Sperm Donation

If a man wishes to donate sperm, there are certain eligibility criteria that he must satisfy.  He will need to provide certain information about himself together with a goodwill message.

This information will be recorded on the HFEA Register of Information and can be accessed by the donor conceived child at age 18 (although more limited non identifying information can be accessed by him/her at age 16). This information could be used by the donor conceived child to contact the donor.

Sperm can be frozen for fertility treatment at a UK licenced fertility clinic. Donated sperm is usually stored for 6 months prior to treatment so that the donor can be screened for certain infections. In the UK, a donor can donate sperm to up to 10 families and therefore any donor conceived child could have multiple half siblings.

If sperm donation is not taking place at a licenced clinic the donor and the recipient should strongly consider entering into a Co-Parenting Agreement. This ensures that both parties have fully considered the legal and practical implications for the whole family”

We can arrange flexible appointments to suit your needs; appointments can be face to face at one of our offices, via telephone or skype

Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances, the services we can offer you and the potential costs involved.

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