Become a sperm donor
Before applying to the program, we need to know if you meet the requirements to become a sperm donor. Please, answer the following questions.
OVERVIEW
What is a sperm donor?
A sperm donor is a man that donates his sperm to help single mothers, lesbian couples and heterosexual couples experiencing infertility achieve their dream of becoming a parent. Sperm donors undergo a thorough screening process to evaluate their physical and mental health prior to becoming a sperm donor.
How much do sperm donors get paid?
Sperm donors do not get paid for their donation, instead they receive compensation for their help and time spent.
Some reasons to become
a sperm donor
Sperm donation helps create and build families
Sometimes the real reason why sperm donation exists in the first place can get lost in all of the usual humor and focus on donor compensation. In reality, sperm donation exists so the donation can be used by a couple who is unable to start a family on their own. Donating sperm is an extremely generous act that can provide the aide that is needed for a couple who is struggling with male infertility issues or an LGBT couple unable to start their family without a sperm donation.
Sperm donation is healthy
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Sperm donors are compensated
We offer the best compensation possible to our donors. We believe their invaluable contribution should be generously rewarded.
Sperm donors review their medical history
During your first appointment as a sperm donor, our laboratory staff will perform a semen analysis in order to determine the health of the sperm, but other medical tests are also performed in order to determine the overall health of the donor. A benefit of this process is that potential sperm donors are tested for a wide array of diseases and infections that otherwise might have gone undiagnosed if not for their interest in sperm donation.
Sperm donors get a chance to review their family medical history
A part of the process of determining who is qualified to be a sperm donor is a review of the potential donor’s family medical history. This provides men with an excellent opportunity they might not otherwise take advantage of if not for the sperm donor requirements. Reviewing your family’s medical history helps discern what potential risks you, as well as any future children you may have could face. You can’t alter your genes, but you can take control of lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. If after reviewing your family’s medical history gives you any cause for concern, don’t stress out before you talk to your doctor about the potential issues.
What are the requirements to be a sperm donor?
- Between the ages of 18 and 35
- Actively pursuing or already earned a college degree (not mandatory)
- Practice abstinence from any type of ejaculation 3-4 days prior to collection
- Completing a detailed questionnaire with medical and genetic history
Sperm donation process
Screening
The health and medical history of our donors are of utmost importance. While each donor is different, they all go through the same thorough screening process
- Each candidate completes a medical history questionnaire (MHQ).
- Detailed questions will be asked about his health status and provide family medical history.
- Each candidate provides a semen sample for analysis.
- We assess sperm count, volume, motility, and additional factors to determine the quality of the donation.
- Each candidate is appropriately vetted.
- A Donor Coordinator interviews the candidate about his personal and family medical history. During this step, the donor also undergoes a background check and education verification process.
- Each candidate undergoes a psychological assessment.
- This process includes a complete behavioral analysis and psychosocial and risk assessments, completed by a clinical social worker and a clinical psychologist.
- Each candidate undergoes laboratory testing and a physical exam.
- Following the semen sample evaluation, blood and urine samples are taken during pre-screening and are periodically screened throughout continued sperm donation.
Lab Testing
As part of our commitment to provide families with the highest quality sperm, laboratory testing and physical exams are conducted on all of our donors to assess their overall health.
- Initial lab testing includesBlood typing HIV 1/2 + O antibody testing HIV/HCV/HBV NAT Hepatitis
- B surface antigen
- Hepatitis B core antibody testing
- Hepatitis C antibody testing
- Cytomegalovirus antibody testing (total). If total is positive, then IgG & IgM are tested
- Syphilis serology (treponemal-specific testing)
- HTLV I & II antibody screening
- West Nile Virus NAT
- Urine NAT testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea
Genetic Testing
Each donor’s profile includes a list of genetic conditions for which he has been tested. If there is a change in status, the donor’s profile is updated with the new information.
Are you interested to be a sperm donor?
Before applying to the program, we need to know if you meet the requirements to become a sperm donor. Please, answer the following questions.