Sperm Donors Guide
Donate your sperm and give hope today
Did you know that one of the most common causes of infertility is due to sperm related issues? These can range from genetic conditions, low sperm count, or hormonal issues.
There is a growing shortage of sperm donors in the UK, despite the increasing number of couples needing fertility treatment using donor sperm.
Your donation can make a world of difference for these couples where there is a sperm disorder. You could be their only chance of starting a family.
We also use donated sperm to give single women and same-sex couples the chance to have a baby.
All screening tests and donation procedures are carried out at minimum disruption to you.
Once accepted as a Semovo sperm donor you will receive £45 per donation as compensation.
It's the greatest gift you can give. Will you help today?
Can you be a sperm donor?
Being a sperm donor isn't a five minute process. You need to be committed to be a donor with Semovo. You must be prepared to attend our clinic regularly for several months to donate, and commit to returning for a final screen three months later.
To be a sperm donor with Semovo, you must:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 45
- Be willing to be screened for medical conditions
- Have no known serious medical disability or family history of hereditary disorders
- Know (or can find out) your immediate family medical history - children, siblings, parents, aunts/uncles and grandparents
- Agree to be registered with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority as a donor
- Only donate to a Semovo clinic
- Not put yourself at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Not knowingly omit any relevant information which could affect the health of any children born as a result of your donation
What’s the sperm donation process
You can learn more about this process in detail here.
In brief, the donor process involves 7 simple steps:
- Fill in our online application form here
- Complete medical history information and chat with us over the phone about what it means to be a donor
- Visit to your nearest clinic for a sperm assessment
- Zoom sessions with our counselling and our doctor
- Screening health test
- Begin donations
- Re-screen to allow donations to be released from quarantine and then used by patients!
Finding out if a baby has been born from your donation
Many donors like to find out if any babies have been born as a result of their donation. You are entitled to know if your donated sperm has been used successfully, including the number of children that have been born, whether they are boys or girls and the year of their birth. You will not be given any information which could lead to those children being identified.
Sperm donor anonymity - what children can know
The law was changed in 2005 so that all new HFEA-registered donors are potentially identifiable to any conceived children once they reach the age of 18.
Before then, they can request access to non-identifying information when they turn 16, such as your height, weight, ethnic origins, and whether you had any genetic children when you registered.
As part of the application process, you will also write a 'pen picture' in which you describe yourself and provide a goodwill message to any future children born from your donation, which is created to allow patients to select a donor from our pool of profiles.
Apply online today
Ready to become a sperm donor? Applying online to start the process could not be easier.
Ready to get started?
Become a sperm donor today.