Learning more about sperm donor screening can bring peace of mind to intended parents
The Fertility Center of Las Vegas (FCLV) is not a sperm bank. However, many of our patients build their families using donor sperm. As a result, our Las Vegas infertility doctors find that it’s helpful for patients to learn more about sperm donor screening. After learning who can be a sperm donor, many intended parents feel much more confident moving forward with this family-building option.
Who can be a sperm donor?
At most sperm banks, a sperm donor must meet certain basic requirements. For example, a sperm donor typically must be a man between the ages of 18 and 40. Sticking to a specific age range helps ensure that donor sperm is of the highest quality.
Additionally, sperm donors must be healthy men with high-quality sperm and no communicable diseases. Sperm donor screening helps sperm banks determine which men meet these requirements.
What are some common sperm donor screening requirements?
Our Las Vegas infertility doctors encourage our patients to work with reputable sperm banks. We can provide recommendations for sperm banks that we have worked with in the past.
Reputable sperm banks provide comprehensive sperm donor screening. The goal of this screening is to increase the likelihood of conceiving with donor sperm.
- Taking a medical history allows the sperm bank to learn about the man’s medical background and his family medical history.
- Semen analysis provides information about a man’s sperm count and different parameters of sperm health.
- Blood tests for communicable diseases reduce the risk of transmitting illnesses. To provide further peace of mind, sperm banks also quarantine all sperm samples for six months before retesting them.
Sperm banks also collect information about a sperm donor’s education, personality, physical characteristics, hobbies and special talents. This information can help patients select the perfect donor for their family.
If you’d like to learn more about conceiving with donor sperm, contact us to schedule an appointment. Our Las Vegas infertility doctors can help you get started with this fertility treatment.
