Lend a hand to Aussies in need by becoming a sperm donor.
There’s a real shortage of sperm donors in Australia, and lots of people are waiting. For those in need, finding a donor can be the difference between hoping for a family and actually starting one.
By becoming a sperm donor, you could genuinely change someone’s life. And all it takes is a completely normal human process that most men are familiar with.
So do something good for Aussies who desperately want to start a family. Their future is in your hands.
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There are many reasons for people needing a sperm donor, including fertility issues, choosing to parent solo, or building a family as an LGBTQIA+ couple.
If you’re a healthy man aged between 21 and 46, and you like the idea of helping someone else out for the right reasons, then you’re the exact kind of bloke we want to hear from.
You’re not paid (that’s the law in Australia) but you won’t be out of pocket. Reasonable costs are covered and you’ll get a male fertility check up out of it.
The main thing to remember is that donating sperm is a generous – and quintessentially Aussie – thing to do. It provides the opportunity to bring the incomparable joy of having a baby in to the lives of people who can’t do it on their own.
What’s the process for becoming a donor?
There are a few steps involved prior to donating, including counselling, medical screening, and semen analysis. At Melbourne IVF, we have a dedicated and experienced donor team who provide guidance and support throughout the entire process.
You might help someone start a family.
Here’s how it works, step by step.
Step 1 – Getting Started
An appointment will be made for you to meet with one of our Fertility Specialists, who will ask about your medical history, including both your physical and mental health.
Step 2 - Counselling
You will have two sessions with an experienced Melbourne IVF counsellor to discuss the social, ethical and legal implications of sperm donation. You’ll complete a profile about yourself, provide a family medical history, and sign consent forms for donation.
If you have a current partner, they’ll also need to attend these sessions to ensure you are both comfortable and clear about what the process involves.
Step 3 – Semen Analysis & Genetic Screening
Our experienced donor coordinators will then contact you to organise an appointment for a semen analysis, as well as a screening of your blood for infectious diseases and some genetic conditions.
Our Genetic Counsellor will call you to discuss your family medical history, and to explain the genetic tests that have been performed.
Step 4 – Donation
Once all of the test results are back and have been discussed with you, appointments will be scheduled for the donations at our private clinic.
You can typically expect between five and ten appointments for sperm donation. This ensures that there are enough swimmers available from your donation, to give people the best chance possible who are hoping to conceive.
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