Prospective donors must provide a full personal and family medical history and answer questions specifically about activities associated with risk of AIDS infection. He then produces a semen sample for examination. The quality of the sperm is checked, and tests for bacteria in the semen are carried out. The sperm count needs to be very good for someone to be considered as a donor and the sperm needs to be able to withstand the freezing process. The donor may attend a counselling session to ensure complete understanding about what is involved and the legal issues associated with becoming a donor.
Many people are interested to know what kind of men become sperm donors.
Studies indicate the most common characteristic sperm donors possess is a desire to help others. Sperm donors are often blood donors and many report having friends or family who have a fertility problem. If the sperm sample meets the clinic requirements, the donor has blood taken. If all these tests are clear the donor is examined by the clinic doctor who can review the family medical history and ensure that the donor is in good health. We ask donors for a minimum of ten semen samples for the donor programme.