How to Become a Sperm Donor
Each year thousands of couples and women around the world require the services of sperm donors to solve their infertility or whatever issue they run into that is preventing them from conceiving normally. Also each year, thousands of men run into monetary issues and are looking for some way to make any extra dollar they can. Donating sperm is a way both of these groups can solve their respective issues. However, not just anyone can become a sperm donor. Unfortunately, it requires more than simply showing up a local sperm bank and signing up. What exactly does it take? Well I’m glad you asked.
The first step for you on your road to becoming a sperm donor is to find the sperm banks in your area that are within a reasonable transportation distance. Once you’ve found a few you need to either go to or call each sperm bank and ask what their requirements are for donors. Requirements differ from bank to bank depending on that bank’s needs. Most have height and age, usually eighteen to forty, requirements that you must meet before they will even consider you as a potential candidate. You will also have to at least have a high school diploma since most women who pay the thousands of dollars each insemination attempt costs don’t want sperm from a dummy.
If you meet the general requirements then you will have to fill out an application form that is more in-depth than any job app you have ever seen and then wait to hear if you’ve been chosen for the next stage. This is the stage where your genetic history will be evaluated. The more information you can give about your family tree, the more likely you will be chosen as a donor. If you can’t provide much don’t worry and fill out the application as best you can. You will also have to provide an in-depth medical history and probably have to undergo a routine medical examination within a certain amount of time and provide proof of the exam and its results along with your application.
After you’ve passed the initial requirements to be able to fill out an application and if you’ve gotten a call back stating you were approved as a potential donor then you will have to go in and give a preliminary sample. This sample will be thoroughly screened and tested for quality and well as quantity. If you’re sperm is good enough to be stored and used as a donor sample then you will finally be officially approved as a donor and be able to donate as often as the bank allows. You may or may not be paid for your first sample. Payment is completely up to the bank’s discretion and is not governmentally regulated at all. Most places pay at least a hundred dollars per sample but could very easily pay only ten dollars. So be sure to ask about how much you can potentially make before committing to a bank because most banks will ask you to sign a contract and commit to so many samples over a certain period of time.
The initial sample sperm bank donors submit is tested for a large variety of diseases and other potential issues that could harm or complicate pregnancy. You also have to have a high enough sperm count for your sample to be useable as an insemination sample. Once the sample has passed these tests it will have to be frozen for a couple days and then thawed out and tested again before you are officially allowed to start regularly donating. This is because the sample has to be able to survive the freezing and thawing process and still be a viable option for insemination. You can expect to get paid as you walk out the door after each session once you’ve been approved.
About The Author: Robert O. Dewald has written this article.
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