Sperm Donation
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What is Sperm Donation?
- Sperm donation involves a man giving his semen, which contains sperm, to help someone else conceive through artificial insemination. This can be done when a man's partner has fertility problems, or when someone is trying to have a baby on their own.
- For those dealing with fertility challenges, sperm donation can bring a sense of hope. It has even been successful in helping women worldwide conceive without a male partner.
- The donated sperm can be placed directly into a woman's uterus through a procedure called Intrauterine Insemination. Another way to use donated sperm is to fertilize mature eggs in a laboratory for in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures.
Who Should Consider Sperm Donation?
Men considering donating their sperm should know that they won’t be recognized as the legal father of the child born from their donation. They will not have any legal rights to the child. Additionally, sperm donors must undergo medical screenings for any health conditions or genetic issues before they can donate. Donating sperm is a way to assist others in experiencing the happiness of becoming parents.
The primary goal of sperm donation is to help someone achieve pregnancy. Anyone considering donating sperm should be aware of these considerations:
- Most sperm donation centres prefer donors aged 18 to 39.
- Donating sperm can legally make a person a biological father, even if they never meet the child or have any legal rights to them.
- The donor's medical history will be thoroughly reviewed.
- The donor must maintain good health throughout the donation process.
If the donor agrees with these conditions, they can proceed to help someone through their donation.
Benefits of Sperm Donation
The popularity of IVF and Assisted Reproductive Techniques has increased the need for sperm donors. In which Sperm donation provides hope for couples facing infertility.
Here are the benefits for both donors and recipients:
- It's the only way for some people to become parents.
- Donors feel joy and satisfaction from helping someone start a family.
- Donors receive a free health check during medical screenings.
- Sperm donation is a kind and selfless act that helps create new life.
If you’re interested in donating sperm and need help finding a sperm bank, contact kanaa fertility centre. We offer support and counseling to make the process easier.
Why Kanaa Fertility clinic?
Kanaa Fertility Center is a leading clinic renowned for its expert team of fertility specialists and cutting-edge technology. With a high success rate in Fertility Kanaa offers compassionate, comprehensive care to help couples achieve their dream of parenthood. Choose Kanaa for trusted and innovative fertility solutions.
FAQs
Who can donate sperm?
Any male in the age group of 21 to 55 years of age can donate his sperm in a registered ART bank. And the sperms donated by one person can be used only in one couple under the latest ART bill.
What tests should be performed in a sperm donor?
The relevant details such as height, weight, the colour of skin and eyes, educational qualification, profession and family history of any inheritable diseases should be recorded in an appropriate proforma. They should be free of diseases like hypertension, diabetes as well as identify common genetic diseases like thalassemia.
They should be free of sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, HbSAg, Syphilis as well as Hepatitis C. Hence tests for these are done.
Blood grouping and typing is also documented.
A semen analysis is performed preferably using a semen analyzer and the parameters should be normal as per the WHO standard for semen analysis. Sperms from anonymous donors must remain quarantined for a period of six months after which the donor is screened once again for infectious diseases like HIV and HBSAG before using the sample.
How is the sperm kept after it's donated?
The sperm needs to be kept in special lab conditions to stay healthy for later use. It’s stored in liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees Celsius in tiny vials. These vials are then stored in freezers filled with liquid nitrogen.
How soon should the sperm be given to the sperm bank after it's been ejaculated?
The donor should bring the semen sample to the sperm bank within an hour after it’s been ejaculated. Sperm doesn’t last very long outside the body, especially in different temperatures.
