Become a Sperm Donor

Without donor sperm, many people are not able to have a family. Sperm supply isn't large enough to meet the demand, so we need your help!
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Sperm donation

The Sperm Donation Process

General Information

In order to become a sperm donor at Monash IVF, you are required to undertake the following processes. Our donor team are very experienced in supporting new donors through these processes. We do our best to make the donation process as easy as possible.

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The Sperm Donation Process

Testing

A semen analysis is carried out as part of our assessment of your suitability for donation. We request that you abstain from ejaculating for 2-3 days prior to this appointment to ensure the most accurate results.

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The Sperm Donation Process

Clinic Appointment

Next, you'll meet one of our doctors. They will review your personal medical history, semen analysis results and other test results. It is important that you provide a detailed medical history so that any donor-conceived children can have this information for later in life. If everything is fine, you will move to the next step.

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The Sperm Donation Process

Counselling

This is an essential step in the process, as it helps you work through the potential impacts of donating. It is important that you are well informed about the future implications of your donation, so a minimum of two counselling sessions are required. If you have a partner, they will need to attend the sessions with you, so that they're informed about the implications of your sperm donation for them and their current/future family and the implications for children conceived from your donation. During the counselling sessions, the counsellor will explain your rights and responsibilities as a sperm donor, and they will explore any potential barriers to you becoming a donor. The counsellor can also answer any questions you may have about the future implications of your donation.

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The Sperm Donation Process

Screening

To allow us to check for any infectious or genetic diseases you may be unaware of, you will be required to undergo screening tests. This involves a simple blood test. If your test results are all clear, you can move on to donating.

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The Sperm Donation Process

Donating

In the private facilities of our clinics, you will be required to produce a semen sample by masturbation. We need between 5-10 separate donations in order to get enough volume of sperm. These donations need to completed across a 10-week period. As per the first step, you’ll need to refrain from ejaculating for three days before each donation.

Sperm donation

The Sperm Donation Process

Sperm Quarantine

After your final donation, your sperm is quarantined and frozen for three months. Following this, you'll undergo a final blood test. If that test is all clear, your sperm will be available for use, and will go on to help someone achieve their dream of having a family.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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