Donor Sperm

Monash IVF regularly recruits altruistic sperm donors for our clinic-recruited sperm donor program. These clinic-recruited donors are often referred to as ‘anonymous’ donors as their identifying information is not shared with the recipients of their donation at the time of treatment. However, these donors comply with Australian law, which means they consent to their identifying information being shared with a donor-conceived child once they turn 18 years of age.

Clinic-recruited sperm donors at Monash IVF undergo a thorough review process prior to becoming donors. They also provide medical and personal information which can be shared with potential recipients to help them choose a sperm donor that is right for them.

At Monash IVF, we’re proud to have formed partnerships with some of the world’s largest sperm banks. This enables us to provide our patients with a wider variety of donors to choose from, including those with different ethnicities and backgrounds.

We only select donors for our overseas sperm donor program who comply with all Australian legislative requirements. All of these donors also undergo rigorous testing and must meet strict qualifying requirements before donating their sperm.

(*Not available in WA)

A known sperm donor is someone that is familiar or ‘known’ to the individual or couple wanting to use their sperm in treatment. In most cases, known sperm donors agree to donate their sperm exclusively to this individual or couple.

A known sperm donor and their recipient will present to Monash IVF together and will be required to attend donor implications counselling together as a group.