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Sperm donation is the practice by which a man donates his semen to be used specifically to produce a baby for another couple whom he may or may not know. Clinics where this occurs are known as sperm banks and the man, a sperm donor.

Most sperm donation is carried out anonymously buy some doors are known to the recipient, however, the law may decide just how many people can use the same sperm for conception. When a couple specifically ask someone to provide sperm for them they usually ask someone close and this is normally referred to as a Known Donor.

However, the most likely scenario is that he will donate sperm anonymously so the woman receiving it will not know any personal details of the donor. The problem of DNA testing and laws regarding data protection have made it harder for a sperm donor to remain anonymous and depending where you live in the world; children may request details of the sperm donor.

Although not written in stone sperm donation is usually provided by men in the age group of 18 to 35 years of age but they must be in good health and there must not be any disease that could be passed down though their sperm in addition to have no history of drug abuse, HIV or aids. The sperm bank will carry out checks on the man's background and family medical history plus his characteristics which go on record for future reference.

The sperm donor must be prepared to undergo a series of medical examinations which will determine his blood group details, whether he is infected with HIV or has a sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhea for example. Safety of the woman and her child are paramount so these test will ensure neither are at risk from infection contained within the sperm.

This is made possible by tests carried on the donated sperm at the sperm bank and to ensure the sperm will be viable, all details are carefully recorded before the donor can be registered with them. Once this has been completed, all sperm donations are placed in quarantine for approximately six months so that the health of the sperm can be checked thoroughly.

Sperm donation might be the only course many couple can take to conceive a child despite the number of fertility treatments now possible. Most infertility methods rely on the male sperm but if there is a low count, poor movement of the sperm is malformed then sperm donation may be the only answer. The number of people using sperm donation is on the increase especially in the Western world and in the UK at least one thousand couples make use of this facility each year to have a child they might not have had.

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