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Donor Sperm

Donor Sperm

What is Donor Sperm?

Donor sperm involves the use of sperm from a sperm donor to facilitate conception. This method is commonly chosen by individuals or couples who are experiencing severe male infertility issues and looking to start a family. Donor sperm allows for the fertilization of an egg, either from the intended mother or a donor, to create an embryo that can be implanted in the uterus.

Who can opt for Donor Sperm?

Male factor infertility

Couples facing male infertility issues, such as

  • No sperm in semen (Azoospermia) with failed TESA – ICSI
  • Failed Micro TESE in Azoospermia
  • Severe low sperm count or poor sperm motility with failed multiple ICSI cycles
  • Couples with Azoospermia/severe OATS, who do not want to go for IVF/ICSI
  • Couples who have a high risk of genetically transmitting disease to their offspring and do not want IVF/PGT

Single Women

Single women who wish to become mothers without a male partner can opt for donor sperm to achieve pregnancy.

The process of donor sperm selection

1

Donor selection

Similar to the donor oocyte, intended parents can select a sperm donor based on specific criteria. The sperm donor is recruited by a registered ART bank, and all procedures are done according to the ART Act 2021 as mandated by Indian law

2

Insemination

The donor sperm is used to inseminate the egg, either through Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) or In vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures

3

Embryo development

If using IVF, the fertilized egg develops into an embryo in the laboratory

4

Embryo transfer

The embryo is transferred to the uterus of the intended mother. The child born by a donor sperm cycle is legally the child of the infertile couple with all the legal rights