Becoming ‘Donor Ready’ to Reserve Your Donor

At Addam Donor Bank, we understand that selecting a sperm donor is a meaningful step in your fertility journey. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to make the process as seamless and supportive as possible.

This guide outlines what it means to be ‘Donor Ready’, which means you’re ready to submit your donor reservation to our Donor Team. This will cover what you’ll need to do and how to reserve your selected donor through our platform.

What You Need to Know Before Reserving

State-Specific Donor Access

Due to differing state legislation, donor sperm cannot be transported across state lines. Please ensure the donor you wish to reserve is located in the same state as your fertility clinic.

Please note: Victorian donors are only available to Victorian residents. Interstate travel to access Victorian donors is not permitted, as these donors have been specifically imported into Victoria to comply with Victorian Department of Health regulations.

Genetic Testing Requirements

If you select a donor who is a known carrier of a genetic condition, you’ll need to complete Extended Carrier Screening before making a reservation. Alternatively, you can discuss the risks with your fertility specialists and sign a waiver confirming you understand the risks of proceeding without genetic testing. Please speak with your fertility specialist to arrange this test or explore the option of the waiver.

Cycle Type Eligibility

Different donors are suitable for different treatment types:

• DI donors: Can be reserved for IUI & IVF cycles
• IVF donors: Can only be reserved for IVF cycles

This is important to consider when you are selecting and referencing your donor. You must ensure that the donor you have selected is suitable for the type of treatment outlined in your specialist’s treatment plan.

Care and donor co-ordination

At City Fertility, FSWA, or Rainbow Fertility, your fertility specialist manages your medical care and treatment plan. Donor selection and reservations are coordinated through our dedicated donor program, Addam Donor Bank.

Our donor coordinators will support you through the donor search and reservation process, while your specialist and nursing team continue to focus on your overall treatment. This ensures you receive expert care.

Steps to Becoming Donor Ready

Before you are ready to reserve a donor through Addam, your fertility specialist and nursing team must support you through the following ‘Donor Ready’ workup steps:

1. Attend Your Fertility Specialist Consultation: Book an appointment with a fertility specialist at City Fertility, Fertility Specialists of WA, or Rainbow Fertility and attend your initial consultation.
2. Obtain a Current Treatment Plan: Your specialist will provide a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific medical and fertility needs.
3. Complete Online Registration: Your clinic will send you a registration form. Please ensure it is completed and submitted online.
4. Undertake Extended Carrier Screening (ECS): If required, complete this genetic testing and ensure your results are uploaded to your patient file. Alternatively, if you elect not to complete ECS, please confirm you have signed the required waiver with your fertility specialist and it has been uploaded to your patient file.
5. Confirm Superannuation Release (if applicable): If using superannuation for payment, ensure approval has been finalised before reserving your donor.

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Reserving Your Donor Once You’re Donor Ready

Once you are declared ‘Donor Ready’ by your clinic team, you can now complete the following steps to officially preference and reserve your ideal donor:

1. Create an account on Addam using the same email you registered with City Fertility, FSWA, or Rainbow Fertility. This ensures your donor reservation is linked with your treatment.
2. Add at least one donor to your matches by clicking the star icon on the donor’s profile.
3. Go to your Matches tab and submit a reservation request for your shortlisted donors.
4. Select the number of vials you wish to reserve.
5. Accept the terms and conditions of the reservation and enter the verification code sent to your email (please check your spam folder).

Once your request has been submitted, the Addam Donor Bank team will be in touch via email within five business days with your outcome.

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