Donating sperm
Donated sperm is a priceless gift. It can be used, for example, when a man in a couple hoping for a child does not have his own sperm or has a serious genetic condition. Single women and female couples also rely on donated sperm.
Any healthy man aged 20-42 can donate. Every sperm donor candidate undergoes a semen analysis and sperm sample freezing to ensure the quality of the sperm is suitable for donation.
Who can donate sperm?
The quality of sperm must be sufficient for fertility treatments, and it should withstand freezing so that it can be stored in our sperm bank for use in gamete donation treatments.
If you are interested in donating sperm, please contact us or leave us a contact request. We will schedule an appointment with a doctor for a health check and discuss the legal and financial aspects related to the treatment.
What happens before sperm donation?
Before donating, donors undergo a medical examination and receive psychological counseling, during which legal, ethical, and psychological issues are discussed. Sperm freezing can begin once the process has been completed and all aspects are in order.
By screening for hereditary diseases, we ensure that the donor does not have any hereditary diseases that would prevent donation. In addition, we take blood and urine samples to rule out infections, as well as a blood test to examine the chromosomes.
What kind of compensation is provided for sperm donation?
The primary motivation for sperm donation should be the desire to help. However, we do provide a reasonable compensation to sperm donors according to the provisions of the Fertility Treatment Act for the expenses, loss of income, and other possible expenses incurred during the process.
The sperm donor’s compensation includes a daily allowance and travel reimbursement. Donors are paid travel expenses (within a 100 km radius) and compensation equal to the KELA daily allowance for each visit to the clinic, up to a maximum of 1000 €. A complete sperm donation process typically involves about 7-12 clinic visits.
How does sperm donation work?
Sperm donation is done at our clinic, where there is a dedicated, peaceful sample collection room for this purpose. During the donation process, the sperm donor visits the clinic to provide samples for freezing approximately 5-10 times to ensure an adequate amount of frozen sperm.
In Finland, gamete donation is regulated by the Fertility Treatment Act. All donors are registered in the donation registry. When a child born through gamete donation reaches the age of 18, they have the right to know the donor’s identity under the Fertility Act. However, the parents are not provided with the donor’s identity when seeking gamete donation treatment. Parents are encouraged to openly discuss the child’s origin with the child.
How is donation regulated? Is the donor’s identity protected?
Donation is based on voluntariness, and the donor has the right to withdraw their consent until the cells are fertilized.
Please feel free to contact us, and we will provide you with more information about donation: lahjasolut@dextra.fi