Egg / Sperm donors
Sperm Donation
Donating sperm can help the dream of parenthood for many individuals and couples. For some people treatment with sperm, eggs or embryos donated by others is their only hope of achieving a pregnancy and ultimately a family. Unfortunately there is a shortage of sperm donors in the UK. The donation of sperm to help a couple have a child is one of the most generous gifts anyone can give.
Men from any ethnic background are welcome to become a donor at our centre. You must be 18-45 years of age, in excellent health and be able to make a commitment for at least six months in order to attend appointments at our clinic. All donors are compensated for their expenses for up to a maximum of £250 per donation cycle. Sperm donated through our clinic must also be screened for certain medical conditions that could be passed on and for sexually transmitted diseases. This helps to ensure that babies born from donated sperm are healthy, and that there are no risks to the woman who receives them. As these tests may reveal information about your own health or fertility, you should consider the implications of this before you go ahead. It is often helpful to discuss this with staff at the clinic.
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) requires all gamete donors to provide identifying information. In 2005, the laws around donor information access changed. The law change meant that those who donated sperm or eggs after 1st April 2005 are indentofiable to children born as a result of their donation, once the child is 18 years old. This information will therefore enable the HFEA to inform a donor in the future of any enquiries made by a child that has been born following a donation. The HFEA will not disclose any information to the child, without first contacting the donor. If you decide to become a donor you are required to complete a consent form which enables the HFEA to record your details in their database.