However, it is possible that you will be the legal father of the child with all the parental and financial responsibility this involves. It is important to remember that you cannot opt out of being the legal father of the child, even if the mother agrees to that.
Any agreement drawn up to that effect has no legal standing. We recommend that you seek independent legal advice before you donate. Do you want to have no contact with the child or, if you donated at a clinic, no contact until the child reaches the age of 18? These questions can sometimes lead to disputes. These agreements are not legally binding and you should seek independent legal advice before drawing one up.
But there is one more hurdle to leap. Your initial semen samples are frozen for six months. If they are still good after they have been thawed then you are eligible to be a regular donor. But if your samples are good following the thawing process, you will be asked to donate at least once a week, or ideally between 6 and 10 samples per month.
To increase the effectiveness of each sample, you will have to abstain from sexual intercourse for two to three days prior to donation. The actual semen donation process happens at our clinic it cannot be done at home. Men are given a private room where they deposit their sample into a sterile container. The sperm is then frozen using liquid nitrogen. Once needed, it is thawed and used in artificial insemination.
Donating sperm is not a quick or simple process, but it does offer financial and societal benefits. Along with making you money, it allows you to help people achieve their dream of having children. And since donor sperm is in short supply, qualifying donors are needed more than ever. Furthermore, when you are approved as a donor, you will sign a contract that explicitly protects your privacy.
Skip to main content. How to Qualify as a Sperm Donor. You are eligible to start the donor screening process if you meet the following requirements: You are between the ages of 20 and 39 and are at least 5 feet 7 inches You are able to make a one-year commitment to the program equals 2 semesters for students You are a high school graduate and live within 25 miles of our downtown office You can work legally in the United States You can provide medical information about both sides of your biological family [Read more about the importance of family health history] You can visit us at least once a week, during business hours You have no chronic health problems You have completed or are pursuing a college degree In order to comply with tissue bank licensing regulations, we cannot accept donor applicants who have been exposed to or infected with HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HTLV, syphilis, genital herpes, or genital warts.
The Donor Screening Process In order to become a donor, you will need to complete the screening steps outlined below. In addition to producing one sample a week, other steps during this phase include the following: You will have lab appointments for STD testing and screening for genetic diseases. You will complete a detailed personal and family health history form which will be reviewed with you by a genetic counselor. You will have multiple interviews with our Healthworkers.
You will have a medical examination. Legal Issues California Family Code states that sperm donors are not considered the legal fathers of any children conceived from their sperm when donated through a sperm donation program.
The specialist will review your test results and your medical and family history. Any results from your medical check-up and blood tests will be discussed with you, and there is no charge for this service. Appointment with Fertility Coordinator The fertility coordinator will discuss the donation protocol, information concerning legalities and consenting process with you. This appointment will give you the chance to discuss any concerns or ask questions that you may have about the process.
Counselling It is mandatory for men who are considering donating sperm to attend two sessions with their partners by a nominated City Fertility Centre counsellor. The sessions are an opportunity to receive information and to have any questions answered concerning the social and legal issues surrounding sperm donation.
This is a legal requirement and all counselling sessions will be paid for by the clinic. Review Process Before the donations can begin, all of your test results, counselling reports and consent forms are reviewed by your fertility specialist and fertility coordinator.
You will be informed when the donation process can start. Donation Once all of the steps above have been completed, you can start donating. Ideally we would like a donor to provide up to five donations. The time frame can be flexible: once or twice a week.
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