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.