Donor Sperm/Egg/Embryo Programme
The donor conception programme is a process whereby sperm, eggs or embryos donated by someone other than your spouse or by another couple is used in your fertility treatment.
The experiences of people who have had donor-conceived children show that this can be a very positive way to create a family. You may want to discuss your feelings or concerns with your doctor, friends, family or a professional counsellor before proceeding.
Sperm/Egg/Embryo Donation
Sperm/Egg/Embryo donation is the gifting of your sperm/eggs/embryos for use in the fertility treatment of a couple who is unable to conceive. You may choose to donate to a particular couple (known donation) or to an anonymous couple (anonymous donation).
To be eligible as a donor, you will have to fulfil these requirements:
| Egg Donation | Sperm Donation | Embryo Donation
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| Must be healthy with no genetic/chronic illnesses or psychological impediment | Must be healthy with no genetic/chronic illnesses or psychological impediment | Couple must be healthy with no genetic/ chronic illnesses or psychological impediment |
| No family history of genetic/chronic illnesses or psychological impediment | No family history of genetic/chronic illnesses or psychological impediment | No family history of genetic/chronic illnesses or psychological impediment |
| Aged between 21 and below 38 years at the point of egg retrieval | Aged between 21 and below 41 years at the point of donation | Wife must be aged between 21 and below 38 years at the point of egg retrieval |
| Undergo screening for infectious and genetic diseases | Undergo screening for infectious and genetic diseases | Couple must undergo screening for infectious and genetic diseases before the creation of embryos |
| Undergo counselling by a medical social worker | Undergo counselling by a medical social worker
| Couple must undergo counselling by a medical social worker
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