Fertility treatments with donated sperm are an excellent option for individuals and couples who face challenges with natural conception. This type of treatment is suitable for single women, same-sex female couples, and heterosexual couples where the male partner has infertility issues. 

Sperm donors undergo thorough screening and must meet strict health and genetic criteria to ensure the highest quality and safety for prospective parents. It's important to consider not only the physical aspects of this journey but also the emotional and psychological impacts that families can often encounter. Therefore, we highly recommend psychological consultation as part of the treatment process to provide comprehensive support to promote creating a healthy and happy family.
 

Donated sperm is used in the following fertility procedures: in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Your doctor will recommend the specific type of treatment best suited for your needs.

Most sperm donors are young, healthy men, ensuring high-quality sperm and embryos. This greatly improves the success rates of our fertility treatments compared to using lower-quality embryos.

What factors can affect a woman's chances of conceiving with donor sperm?

• Age (Women under 35 with no fertility issues have the best chances of achieving pregnancy with donor sperm.)

• Insemination history

• Number of inseminations per cycle

The process of IVF with donated sperm is similar to a regular IVF cycle. The main difference is that instead of fertilizing the female partner's eggs with sperm from the male partner, the eggs are fertilized using donor sperm. The resulting embryo is then transferred to the female partner or frozen for later use.

Initial Consultation: 

Your journey to parenthood begins with an initial consultation with a fertility specialist. During this appointment, your medical history, fertility issues, and treatment options are discussed. Psychological support is also introduced at this stage to help patients navigate the emotional aspects of the treatment.

Choosing a Donor:

Sperm donors undergo rigorous screening to ensure they meet strict health and genetic criteria. Prospective parents can choose a donor based on various attributes, such as physical characteristics, education, and medical history. All donor information is anonymized to protect their privacy.

Information provided about a donor can include:

• Age
• Ethnicity
• Height
• Weight
• Eye colour
• Hair colour
• Education
• Hobbies
• Family history 

If you have decided with your doctor that you need a sperm donor, you will be put in contact with the coordinator for donation programs. Your coordinator will help you to choose a donor from the sperm bank with which we collaborate - Cryos Denmark.
Then we are required to inform the Romanian Agency of Transplant, per the mandatory regulatory requirements, and to import the samples from the sperm bank.

Ovulation Induction:

For women undergoing treatment, ovulation induction may be necessary. This involves using medication to stimulate the ovaries to produce one or more eggs. Monitoring through blood tests and ultrasounds ensures the eggs are developing properly.

Sperm Preparation:

Once the donor sperm is selected, sperm is thawed and prepared in the laboratory to ensure it is in the best condition for fertilization.

In Vitro Fertilization:

Eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilized with the donor sperm in the laboratory. The resulting embryos are then cultured for a few days before being transferred to the uterus.

Embryo Transfer: 

In the case of IVF, the best-quality embryos are selected and transferred to the woman’s uterus. During the transfer, we usually use one embryo, or a maximum of two embryos only in special cases.

Pregnancy Test:

After two weeks, you can take a pregnancy test to confirm the pregnancy.
 

The process of IUI with donated sperm is very similar to standard IUI. The main difference is that instead of using the partner's sperm, donor sperm is used for fertilization.

Some patients opt for IUI without stimulation or medication, known as “natural IUI.” Your consultant will discuss the benefits and risks of this option during your consultation.

IUI is not suitable for everyone. Your doctor will determine if IUI is appropriate for you based on your test results and recommend alternative treatments if necessary.
 

How does IUI with donated sperm work?

Initial Consultation: 

Your journey to parenthood begins with an initial consultation with a fertility specialist. During this appointment, your medical history, fertility issues, and treatment options are discussed. Psychological support is also introduced at this stage to help patients navigate the emotional aspects of the treatment.

Choosing a Donor:

Sperm donors undergo rigorous screening to ensure they meet strict health and genetic criteria. Prospective parents can choose a donor based on various attributes, such as physical characteristics, education, and medical history. All donor information is anonymized to protect their privacy.

Information provided about a donor can include:

• Age
• Ethnicity
• Height
• Weight
• Eye colour
• Hair colour
• Education
• Hobbies
• Family history 

If you have decided with your doctor that you need a sperm donor, you will be put in contact with the coordinator for donation programs. Your coordinator will help you to choose a donor from the sperm bank with which we collaborate - Cryos Denmark.
Then we are required to inform the Romanian Agency of Transplant, per the mandatory regulatory requirements, and to import the samples from the sperm bank.
 

Ovulation Induction:

For women undergoing treatment, ovulation induction may be necessary. This involves using medication to stimulate the ovaries to produce one or more eggs. Monitoring through blood tests and ultrasounds ensures the eggs are developing properly.

Sperm Preparation:

Once the donor sperm is selected, sperm is thawed and prepared in the laboratory to ensure it is in the best condition for fertilization.

Insemination:

The actual insemination is a simple and quick procedure. You will lie down on a gynaecological consultation chair, and a speculum will be inserted into your vagina, similar to a smear test. A thin catheter is then gently inserted through your cervix into your uterus, and the washed sperm sample is injected directly into your uterus. The procedure is painless and does not require any special restrictions.

Pregnancy Test:

After two weeks, you can take a pregnancy test to confirm the pregnancy.