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Donor Sperm: Obtaining, Storage and Insemination
Artificial insemination using donor sperm has been regularly performed for several decades. Thousands of couples that otherwise would not have had a chance to obtain a pregnancy have conceived using artificial insemination with cryopreserved donor sperm. The decision to use donor sperm is an extremely personal decision, which should be made following careful consideration and discussion. Please see the Requirements for Patients Using Donor Sperm at the University of Utah.
Although the Andrology program does not screen or test sperm for donor eligibility and/or suitability, it can assist patients in locating and selecting a sperm bank to work with. Prior to the purchase of donor sperm, please contact Andrology to make arrangements for storage and preparation of the sperm samples. |
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1. California Cryobank (http://www.cryobank.com/) |
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2. Xytex (http://www.xytex.com/) |
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On the day of your insemination
A sample will be prepared for you to pick up and take back to your doctor’s office for the insemination. (Patients having the insemination performed at the Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine will need to have a consultation with one of the UCRM physicians or Dr. Carrell prior to an insemination.) Please see University of Utah requirements for patients using donor sperm for more information.
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Sperm from a “known” donor
“Directed donation” is when semen is to be used for someone other than a spouse or intimate partner. Collecting, preparing or storing sperm for a “directed donation” is regulated by FDA restrictions that limit the use of any semen sample in this way without extensive screening and testing.
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| The University of Utah Andrology program does not participate in collecting or freezing samples for direct donation, nor does the University of Utah Andrology program screen and test for donor eligibility and/or suitability. |
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