Men of all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds can become sperm donors. This includes men of different heights and shapes, as long as you meet the criteria below:
– Under legislation, a donor is able to donate to 10 women in Victoria and South Australia and 5 in New South Wales (this includes the donor and any current or former partner of the donor). In Queensland, there is no legislated limit for donations, however, City Fertility has set a maximum of 10 as its policy position.
– Had sexual activity with any person known to have been exposed to HIV.
– Engaged in sexual activity with a male or female sex worker.
– Been a male sex worker (i.e. received money, gifts etc. as payment for sex).
– Used an injectable non-prescription drug.
– Had a blood/body fluid splash in your eyes, mouth, nose or broken skin with someone you might think would have been exposed to any of the issues mentioned above.
– Had a blood transfusion.
– Been imprisoned.
– Clotting factors for clotting disorders (Factor VIII or Factor IX).
– Transplant or graft (organ, corneas, dura mater, bone etc.),
– Human growth hormone derived from human pituitary gland or human pituitary-derived graft material.
– HIV.
– Hepatitis B.
– Hepatitis C.
– HTLV 1 and 2.
– If married or in a defacto relationship, the spouse/partner must consent to the donation.
If you feel you have what it takes to be a sperm donor, we encourage you to contact us. Our friendly staff are available to discuss any questions you may have about our donor program. We are here to help you.
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