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. If you plan to travel interstate for treatment, please contact our team at contact@addamdonorbank.com.au before submitting your donor reservation.

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. Speak with your fertility specialist to arrange this test.

Cycle Type Eligibility

Different donors are suitable for different treatment types:

• IUI cycles: DI donors only

• IVF cycles: Both IVF and DI donors

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

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 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.
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 or Rainbow Fertility
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 Central Donor Team will be in touch via email within five business days with your outcome.