Donor Sperm Treatment

All sperm donors at licensed sperm banks in India are rigorously screened for infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis B & C, syphilis, CMV), genetic conditions (karyotype, cystic fibrosis, thalassaemia), and psychological fitness. Donors are anonymous and must meet age and health criteria set by the ICMR.

Yes. Donor sperm treatment (donor insemination and donor IVF) is legal in India and regulated by the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and guidelines from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). All donors are anonymous and sourced from licensed sperm banks.

Most sperm banks allow intended parents to indicate broad preferences such as ethnicity, blood group, and educational background. Exact identity and photos of donors are not disclosed in line with Indian regulations on anonymous donation.

Donor IUI places donor sperm directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation — a simpler procedure suitable for women with open fallopian tubes and good egg reserve. Donor IVF uses donor sperm to fertilise the intended mother's eggs in the lab — recommended when IUI has failed, tubes are blocked, or egg reserve is lower.

Donor IUI success rates are approximately 15–20% per cycle. Donor IVF (using the intended mother's eggs) achieves success rates comparable to standard IVF — approximately 50–70% per transfer depending on age and embryo quality.