Most people dream of becoming parents at some point in their lives. But unfortunately, not all of us are able to conceive without help. By donating your sperm, you help others become parents. In addition, you get a free health check and receive compensation for your time and effort.
Read along to learn more about why being a sperm donor matters – or see our sperm donor requirements here and apply to start the process of becoming a sperm donor today.
Why become a sperm donor?
Through the years, thousands of men have donated their sperm at Cryos. Becoming a sperm donor is a decision that requires consideration, and learning about the reasons and experiences of other sperm donors might be helpful for you. Read a few quotes from Cryos donors below or continue reading to learn more about our sperm donors’ reasons for donating their sperm.
Making a difference as a sperm donor
An important motivation factor for sperm donors is being able to help. Many sperm donors have close friends or family who have had help to conceive or have children themselves and would like to assist others in experiencing the same joy.
The main groups of people you help as a sperm donor are:
- Heterosexual couples where the male partner struggles with infertility
- Lesbian couples wishing to become mothers
- Single women who have not found the right partner yet
Common to them all, is a great desire to have a child, which is only possible with the help of a sperm donor. These families have lots of love to give, but need healthy sperm to have the child they dream of.
In other words, there is no doubt that your help will be much appreciated. Read some of the thankful messages from people who conceived with help from a sperm donor below.
“Thanks to Cryos we now today have an amazing newborn baby boy. … We couldn't have asked for any better bigger blessing than him. So Thank You to Cryos and to our donor who have made it possible for a chance to help us start and build a family.”
VANIA
US
After using a donor from your service and my eggs, after 2 rounds of IVF my wife was able to give birth to our twins. I just wanted to say thank you to your company for these 2 perfect little girls. My wife and I are so grateful.
STEPHANIE
US
“Hi there! I just wanted to say thank you to Cryos for being a part of my journey to motherhood. I was able to get pregnant using donor sperm. This past Wednesday, July 8, my son Tate, was born. I’ve always wanted to be a mom, and now my dream has come true.”
KELLY
US
Compensation for your time
Being a sperm donor requires that you attend appointments at one of our sperm bank locations during the screening and donation process. You will receive financial compensation for your time.
For a lot of sperm donors, the greatest reward is being able to help others. But we know that financial compensation is appreciated too. Learn more about sperm donor compensation here.
Free and ongoing health checks
Most of us have medical issues we are not aware of. However, by being a donor with Cryos, you can learn more about your health. To ensure that you are as healthy as possible, you will go through a screening process before being accepted as a Cryos donor. During this process, we will test your blood and urine for infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and HTLV (human T-cell lymphotropic virus).
We also test for the most common genetic variants causing genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spinal muscular atrophy and Tay-Sachs disease. These are some of the most frequent serious hereditary diseases worldwide.
The genetic tests are only carried out once, while the test for infectious diseases is carried out every three months, as long as you are an active donor. This means you will receive free ongoing checks for sexually transmitted diseases, which many of our donors value.
Sperm quality test
As a sperm donor, you will have your sperm quality tested both initially, when you have applied, and on an ongoing basis. If you wish, you can always be informed about the quality of your last sample when you visit us. In that way, you will be aware of your own fertility and the possibility to conceive, if you one day wish to become a father yourself. Learn more about sperm quality, how we test it, and how you can ensure good sperm quality here.
Why donate sperm at Cryos?
Cryos has more than 35 years of professional experience with sperm donation, and we are proud to call ourselves the world’s largest sperm bank. We have no waiting lists, and our donor coordinators are always ready to help you or answer any questions you might have. We focus on safety and transparency, and we make sure that, as a donor, you feel secure throughout the process. It is important to us that our donors are well-informed when deciding whether to become a sperm donor.
You can learn more about Cryos here.