Answering your questions
We work to make this process straightforward and comfortable for you. If you don’t see your question answered here, just reach out. We’re here to help.
About Canadian Sperm Donors
Did you know the donation of semen is a far more rigorous process than donation of blood or plasma?. People accepted into our Canadian donor program are selected from carefully screened and tested applicants who have undergone in-depth evaluation. Less than two per cent of all applicants are accepted.
How does Origin Sperm Bank find donor applicants?
Why does an individual become a donor?
How well does Origin Sperm Bank staff know the donors?
What's the average age of our donors?
What donor information is available to patients?
What are the educational requirements for donors?
What commitment does a donor make to Origin Sperm Bank?
How many live births does Origin Sperm Bank allow one donor, and how do you monitor that?
What information does the donor provide to assist Origin Sperm Bank staff in deciding whether or not to accept him?
What does it mean that the donor is CMV IgG reactive?
Can a donor get information about a child conceived from their donor specimen?
In the future can our child learn about the donor or contact them?
Can I use a friend as a donor?
What is Expanded Carrier Screening?
About Usage, Shipping and Storage
Who will the shipment be sent to?
How does the semen get shipped to the physician?
How are services paid for?
What if I don’t ovulate and need to return the specimens?
Can donor availability for future siblings be guaranteed?
About Sperm Storage for Cancer Patients
What is the best timing for sperm storage?
Will banking sperm delay my medical treatment?
What influences semen quality?
Is it worth banking semen if the quality is not optimal?
How many samples should be prepared?
How long can sperm be safely stored?
Does using cryopreserved sperm increase the risk of birth defects?
Will my children be healthy?
How would I access my samples?
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