how to donate your sperm

by Mae Emard MD 9 min read

Screening
  1. Age. Most sperm banks require donors to be between the ages of 18 and 39. ...
  2. Physical exam. The exam will include taking samples of your blood and urine to test for infectious diseases, such as HIV. ...
  3. Semen testing. ...
  4. Genetic testing. ...
  5. Family medical history. ...
  6. Psychological evaluation. ...
  7. Personal and sexual history.
Jul 28, 2020

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Pre-qualifying for Sperm Donation 1. Sperm banks and fertility clinics screen for health issues and sexual preference, or at least sexual practices. 2. Be younger than 40. Although sperm banks and fertility clinics all have slightly different policies in terms of sperm... 3. Apply only if you're at ...

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How do sperm donors get the sperm out?

The donation process is simple. The man walks into a private room which is usually stocked with pornography and masturbates into a sterile container. The semen sample is collected from the container and is mixed with a cryopreservative solution, divided in aliquots, sealed in vials and frozen with liquid nitrogen.

Do male sperm donors get paid?

How much will I earn for my sperm samples? Donors earn $100 for each donation ($70 at the time of donation, and $30 when the sample is released). Healthy men are able to earn up to $1,500 per month.

Why do you have to be 5'10 to donate sperm?

RELATED: How Eating Organic Can Protect Your Sperm Health Among white donors, they also require their donors to be taller than 5'10". For other ethnicities, including Hispanic and Asian, the height requirement is less stringent because there are fewer applicants.

Do sperm donors have to pay child support?

The law gives protected status to sperm donors, so that they cannot be held legally or financially responsible for any child conceived as a result of their donation.