Dawner Medical Services

Sperm donation helps individuals or couples conceive a baby. You might choose to donate sperm to assist those who are unable to conceive, such as a woman without a male partner or a couple facing male infertility. Typically, you will be compensated for each donation that passes the screening process. This payment is intended to reimburse you for your time and any related expenses.

In general, a sperm donation cycle takes 1-2 weeks to complete, excluding matching and screening. Sperm donation is often combined with in vitro fertilization (IVF): the sperm is retrieved from the donor and then used either for intrauterine insemination (IUI) or to fertilize mature eggs in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the female recipient or gestational carrier. A typical sperm donation process includes:

1. Matching: Our staff will match you with the recipient.
2. Screening: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires basic screening for infectious diseases and certain risk factors before a man can become a sperm donor. Some states and local governments may require additional screening. This may include education and employment verification, a physical exam, semen analysis, genetic testing, psychological evaluation, and more.
3. Preparation: You will likely be asked to abstain from ejaculation, through either sex or masturbation, for at least 2-3 days before sperm collection.
4. Sperm Collection: This is typically done at an authorized medical clinic, where you will provide a semen sample in a sterile cup through masturbation in a private room.

All medical costs will be covered, and you will not be responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses during the screening process or the actual donation cycle. Your participation in the sperm donation process is considered a valuable contribution to the intended parents. Depending on your background, compensation typically ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. The full amount will be remitted to you at the end of the sperm collection process.

Minimum Requirements for Becoming a Sperm Donor:

• Interest and commitment
• Age between 19 and 38 years old
• Height of 5'8" or taller
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (including a degree currently in progress)
• Normal BMI (Body Mass Index) and a healthy lifestyle
• Ability to provide medical and genetic history

Preferred Qualifications for a Sperm Donor:

• Highly intelligent with proven achievements in academics or work, such as holding a PhD, MD, JD, or MBA from a top university, or having won a prestigious award
• Athletic with proven achievements in sports, such as competing in international Olympics or national events
• Emotionally intelligent with demonstrated leadership skills
• Good appearance

Your first step is to complete the profile under the "Application" tab. You will then receive an email notification with a unique Profile Submission ID. Please save this ID for your records.

Your application will be reviewed by our sperm donor recruiting team and medical directors. Once your application has been accepted, our staff will contact you for additional information. After all necessary information has been collected, your profile will be presented to potential recipients anonymously.

Once a match has been finalized, you will be contacted to begin the screening process and sperm donation cycle.

To follow up on your submitted application, please visit the "Contact Us" page and submit a follow-up request online. Indicate that you are a Registered donor or surrogate candidate, select "Sperm donor candidate" from the Candidate category, and enter the Profile Submission ID you received in the email notification for your application. Our staff will review your request and get back to you as soon as possible.