What is the ideal sperm donor?

What is the ideal sperm donor?

istockphoto The ideal sperm donor stands six feet tall and has blond or brown hair, blue or green eyes and a “medium” complexion.

Can a child meet their sperm donor?

Some children will ask early on if they can meet their donor, and a simple “yes” or “no” will probably do at that point. If you feel weird, nervous, or maybe even a bit anxious about the thought of your child meeting the donor and other genetic relatives, you are not alone.

Why do couples use sperm donors?

Genetic diseases and conditions: Men and couples who know that they are carriers of or at risk for potentially dangerous genetic diseases may choose to use a sperm donor to avoid passing on the condition to any resulting children.

What do you do with donor sperm?

Donated sperm can be injected into a woman’s reproductive organs (intrauterine insemination) or used to fertilize mature eggs in a lab (in vitro fertilization). The use of donated sperm is known as third-party reproduction.

What means sperm donor?

Definition of sperm donor : a man who gives his sperm usually to a sperm bank so that it can be used to help women get pregnant.

Do you meet your sperm donor?

While prospective parents won’t meet their selected sperm donor in person, you can learn a great deal about the donor through our comprehensive donor profiles. These give you as much information as possible to help you select the best fit for your family.

Who uses donor sperm?

People choose to use donor sperm for a variety of reasons. In some couples, the male partner is sterile and can’t provide a sperm sample for intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF). Single women and lesbian couples may take advantage of donor sperm to help them achieve the family they desire.

How can I have a baby with a sperm donor?

Women under 35 may be able to get pregnant via IUI, intrauterine insemination, with donor sperm. If you are 35 or older, your fertility specialist may recommend moving to IVF treatment with donor sperm. Women who are 40 or older may want to consider donor eggs to increase their chance of having a baby.

What is a sperm donor father?

The man is known as a ‘sperm donor’ and the sperm he provides is known as ‘donor sperm’ because the intention is that the man will give up all legal rights to any child produced from his sperm, and will not be the legal father. Sperm donation may also be known as ‘semen donation’.

Can the donor have a relationship with the donor-conceived child?

The donor can have a relationship with the donor-conceived child, or at least be more in touch with the child’s life and future. Most donors aren’t interested in having a relationship with the donor-conceived child because their primary motivation is helping someone else have a family.

What are the advantages of using a known sperm donor?

Even with a close and loving relationship with their parents, it’s natural to wonder about their genetic heritage. An advantage of using a known donor is the donor-conceived child doesn’t need to wonder who this “mystery” person is who donated their sperm, eggs, or embryos.

What is an anonymous egg or sperm donor?

An anonymous egg, sperm, or embryo donor’s personal details are not revealed. There is no way for the intended parents or the donor-conceived child to contact the donor, and no way for the donor to contact the intended parents and donor-conceived child. (However, with genetic technology businesses, this is changing. More on this below.)

How to tell your child you are a donor egg donor?

Top Ten Tips for Telling Children About Donor Egg, Sperm, and Embryo 1 Don’t wait. It is simply easier to start the process when your child is young…. 2 Language matters. It is important to use the word “donor” rather than “mother” or “father”… 3 Check back in. After you’ve told your child, you need to periodically bring…