SPERM DONATION

A sperm donor is a man who donates semen, which contains sperm, to a single person or couple who is trying to get pregnant. You can choose to use an anonymous donor or use a friend or relative, who can donate sperm directly.

How does sperm donation work?

Sperm donation is very simple: A man donates his sperm, which is then used in fertility treatment to help people fulfill their dream of a child. Before being accepted as donors, all men must complete a thorough screening process to ensure the safety of the recipients and future children.

Who donates sperm?

All men between 18 and 45 years old can become sperm donors, as long as they meet the requirements. At NGF, only 5-10% of all applicants will be accepted into the donor programme. The requirements are:

• Are healthy and fit – physically and mentally
• Have a good sperm quality
• Can inform us about your and your family’s medical history
• Can visit one of our departments 3-4 times a month

DONOR SPERM PROGRAMS

The first step to becoming a sperm donor is filling out our pre-screening application. The pre-screening application will prompt potential donors to answer a series of questions. If our system accepts their application, they are invited to our laboratory for their initial analysis.

The initial analysis consists of a complete semen analysis and pre-screening to help determine if the donor is a good fit for our Sperm Donor Program. Our semen analysis includes raw counts, volume, pH, viscosity, sperm concentration, motility, vitality, morphology, and more.

Once eligibility is determined, they will return for a second visit for additional screenings, interviews, and a medical history review. At this stage, contract agreements are delivered and signed. This step also assists our management team in getting to know the donor on a personal level. They are invited back for a final screening with our Medical Director if everything goes smoothly.

Our Medical expert screening begins with a complete physical examination. Once the donor is determined to be physically eligible, our experts administer a full blood workup, including infectious and non-infectious disease testing and genetic testing.