Thank you for considering sperm donation. Although not a decision to be taken lightly, it can be a truly rewarding experience to help those who would otherwise be unable to start a family. Our generous sperm donors have previously helped countless recipients, including couples with male factor infertility, single women, and female same-sex couples, to fulfill their dream of having children. The demand for donor sperm always outweighs the supply, so your donation would go a long way towards providing hope to people who are waiting for the incredible gift of donor sperm. There are a number of steps involved in becoming a donor, and we aim to work with you throughout these steps to make the process as smooth and convenient for you as possible.
Who can be a sperm donor?
We are looking for sperm donors who are:
- Between the ages of 20 and 45 years
- In good health
- Altruistic and want to help others
- Preferably living in the Auckland region, as you will be required to make several trips to our clinic in Epsom
- You will also need to have acceptable sperm quality (we will test this for you along the way)
What is involved?
- Semen analysis
- Blood tests and a genetic screening test
- Doctor consultation
- Counselling session(s)
- Completing consent forms
- Banking multiple sperm samples
Do I get paid to be a sperm donor?
It is not legal in NZ to provide financial payment to donors. However, we are able to offer clinic donors (those donating to unknown recipients) compensation in the form of $75 petrol vouchers per sample banked to cover any expenses. This will be paid in full at the completion of the donor process. We are unable to offer compensation to personal donors (those donating to a recipient that they already know).
Can I be an anonymous donor?
You have no legal or financial responsibility towards children born as a result of your donation. However, donors must be willing to be identified to donor-conceived children, as they can legally request your information after they turn 18 years of age.
How do I begin?
If you wish to pursue becoming a sperm donor, the first step is to meet with the donor coordinator at the clinic so that they can discuss with you what is involved. You will also be asked to produce a sperm sample for analysis, and we will assess how well the sperm tolerates freezing and thawing. If you would like to book this appointment, or if you would like any further information, please contact the donor coordinator by email at fertlab@adhb.govt.nz or phone (09) 630 9842.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Fertility PLUS team
