The use of donor sperm is regulated by guidelines set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.  These guidelines require that the sperm donor be tested for sexually transmitted diseases, screened by a genetic counselor, and have a physical exam.  The donor is then required to commit to the donation program for a period of no less than one year.  This requires 4-5 monthly donations and blood draws.

The sperm is frozen and stored for 6 months before release.  If all testing remains negative the sperm is available for use.  Some sperm banks may charge more for sperm from a donor that has completed a professional degree.  This information, in addition to all physical characteristics and testing is available from the sperm bank.  ACFS accepts specimens from any accredited sperm bank.

In most programs, donors are limited to one pregnancy per 100,000 population, and then may be geographically restricted.  They will then eventually retire.  For more information on donor sperm, go to www.cryolab.com.

If you have someone in mind to be a sperm donor for you, they would need to complete all the testing as if they were donating for a sperm bank, then freeze their sperm, quarantine for 6 months, retest, and then the samples would be available for your use.

As a donor sperm recipient, you will need blood testing and cultures to be sure you are not a carrier of any illness or disease.

ACFS welcomes patients regardless of marital status or gender preference.

For more information on donor sperm insemination, please contact Denise Guera, Laboratory Directory.