Sperm donation is a voluntary act in which a man can donate his sperm to be used by couples or women, who do not have access to fertile or quality sperm, but who wish to become pregnant and start a family.
Generally, the sperm is collected and frozen in a sperm bank, then selected by the candidates, thawed and used in in vitro fertilization processes. Understand how this fertilization technique is done.
Throughout the process, both the identity of the donor and the candidates is kept anonymous, according to the legislation determined by Anvisa and the Federal Council of Medicine.
Who can donate
Sperm donation can be done by men who meet the following criteria:
- Being between 18 and 45 years old; Being healthy and not having sexually transmitted diseases; Not belonging to a risk group for STDs; Not having genetic or congenital diseases in the family.
In addition, it is also recommended that the donor live close to a fertilization clinic where the donation is made or a sperm bank, since it is necessary to have blood tests and frequent donations at least every 6 months to guarantee the donation. better quality.
After the first donation, the sperm sample is analyzed and if it is of quality, the man must have blood tests to assess his health. If all tests are correct, the man is approved by the medical team and becomes a donor. See what kind of problems can be identified in sperm tests.
Where to donate
Sperm donation can usually be done at Sperm Banks, such as Pro Seed or IVI, for example.
Before donation it is advisable that the man stays between 3 to 7 days without having sex or masturbation, in order to guarantee the best quality of the sample.
Is there remuneration for the donation?
In Brazil, sperm donation cannot be paid, since, by law, payment for sperm samples is prohibited.
However, donors receive their test results free of charge, which includes sperm, sperm culture, blood tests and consultations with a urologist.
