Sperm donation is the use of sperm from a sperm bank or a known donor. Men who might or will need sperm donation include men who
- do not make any sperm (can be determined by testicular biopsy)
- have had chemotherapy and/or radiation and now do not make sperm
- have had surgical removal of their testicles
- are carriers of serious transmittable genetic traits or diseases
- have low sperm counts or motility and do not want to pursue IVF
If you will be using sperm from a sperm bank, we can assist you in
getting information about sperm banks that are available to you. Once you have chosen a
donor, you will then arrange for sperm to be shipped to our clinic and we can store it
until your treatment cycle.
If you will be using a known donor, the donor must undergo routine
evaluation and screening including:
- Semen analysis
- Blood draw for infectious disease screening (HIV, etc.)
- Urine or urethral cultures for gonorrhea and chlamydia
- Psychological counseling with our in-house therapist
- The recipient parents also will undergo a psychological evaluation with
our therapist, if using a known sperm donor.
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