Types of Donors
There are two types of sperm donors
Known donor
When the donor and recipient know each other and have an existing relationship, it’s called a “recipient-recruited donation”. In this case, the recipient usually receives a donation from a friend, relative or family member.
Clinic-recruited donor
When a donor voluntarily donates their sperm to an unknown recipient, this is called a clinic-recruited donation. The donor and recipient do not know each other, and the donor can choose to keep his identity unknown; however, he must agree to provide identifying information to be revealed to the child conceived as a result of his donation, once the child turns 18 years old (or younger, with a counsellor’s approval).
All Addam donors are clinically recruited.
Where do Addam sperm donors come from?
Addam Donor Bank offers clinic-recruited donors both locally recruited through our partner company Sperm Donors Australia, and overseas donors from The World Egg and Sperm Bank and Seattle Sperm Bank, who also comply with Australian regulations.
Selecting a local or an overseas donor depends primarily on your personal preferences. For instance, if your ethnic background is particularly important to you, you may start by narrowing the sperm donor pool down to sperm donors with the same ancestry.
Addam Donor Bank supports the right of persons born from donated sperm to know the details of their genetic origins, therefore we adhere to the NHMRC’s Guidelines for the release of donor’s identifying information. The donor identities are not disclosed to recipients.
Click here to learn more about Addam donors’ profiles. Alternatively, if you need assistance shortlisting your ideal donors, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Things to consider
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- We understand that before you begin the search for your ideal donor, there is much to consider. To help you make an informed decision, we have put together a few essential points to help you get started. To learn more, click here
Got questions?
Our team will be with you every step of the way to provide you with further information. Simply get in touch by calling 1300 0 ADDAM or emailing us at contact@addamspermbank.com.au
