It is , however, a decision which we consider to be a serious one and it may not be the right choice for all couples. Even for these couples who proceed to Donor Insemination, there can be social and emotional hurdles to be overcome. The Centre counselling service offers the opportunity to discuss the issues that might arise if a couple proceed with donor insemination. The counsellor may also be in a position to discuss the issues which have arisen for other couples who have children from the programme. The legal aspects and issues such as telling the family, friends and the children about donor insemination will be discussed with you in the counselling session.
Anxiety can often delay the ovulation cycle and further complicate treatment.
Couples under stress may develop some problems with their sexual relationship. Couples may also experience problems when one partner wants to undergo DI and the other partner is not comfortable with this form of treatment. Some couples decide that the use of a donor known to them is preferable to the notion of an unknown donor. A known donor and if married, his wife, will discuss their plans with the Centre counsellor before donating semen which is then stored for six months as for an unknown donor before DI can take place. This book is now out of print, but may be available in libraries.