Working with Donor Sperm
In many cases, donor sperm may be necessary to create an embryo. The donor sperm portion of the IVF process is relatively simple, with some variation based on how the sperm is sourced.
Intro to TPR
Our Third Party Reproductive (TPR) team offers a personalized coordinating team dedicated to helping you build your family. TPR Coordinators help you through every step of the process while organizing information between clinicians, nurses, lawyers, psychologists, and third party reproductive agencies involved.
Finding a Sperm
Donor
Within the fertility space, Sperm Donors are classified as Known or Anonymous. There are somewhat different requirements associated with each.
- Known Donors may be friends, family members, or anyone who has direct contact with the intended parents.
- Anonymous Donors typically work with sperm banks to assist intended recipients while maintaining anonymity.
Screening Known Donors
Safety for all parties is our top priority at Life IVF Center and we follow strict guidelines to ensure Donors are suitable and eligible to provide a sperm sample for use with our patients. This process has three major phases.
Initial Donor Screening
The prospective donor will undergo a series of tests, consultations, and record reviews to ensure they’re a safe, viable donor and compliant with FDA mandates
Psychological and Legal Preparation
Next, the Intended Parent will complete psychological clearance and develop
legal contracts to ensure all parties needs
are met
Final Testing & Sample
The donor may undergo final tests within 7 days of donation to confirm their safety status has not changed, then provide their sample for fertilization use
Clearing Anonymous Donors
With an Anonymous Donor whose sample is from an accredited sperm bank, most of this process should have been completed by the sperm bank prior to collecting the sample. Before using the sperm, our TPR team will review their documentation, double-checking their work to ensure the sample is safe and compliant.
Moving Forward with Donor Sperm
Once the donor and sperm have been properly vetted and the sample retrieved, the rest of the process is more straightforward. Learn more about fertilization and the next steps in IVF.
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What patients are saying
This is my 3rd baby from Life IVF Center (4 pregnancies, one resulted in a late miscarriage). I am so thankful for Dr. Yelian and his staff. Since I have done 5 egg retrievals and 5 separate embryo transfers, I have been able to get to know Dr. Yelian at a personal level. Not only is he very meticulous with his work, he also spends time to individualize each plan to cater exactly to your needs and specific levels per cycle. For example, I was on different levels of medication from the first time I saw him in 2010, to the most recent time in 2015 (as I became older). Each time I visit he has updated his technology, has attended new conferences, and is providing me with the most up-to-date plan. I appreciate not only his pricing, I love that he offers mini-stim-IVF for less impact on my body, and also that he gives quality care. Thank you!!!
R.T.
IVF Patient
Utah, USA
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What patients are saying
At 43 years old after 4 rounds of conventional IVF, 1 miscarriage, and no PGS normal embryos left, we were told to look to donor eggs. A friend had mentioned Life IVF to us and since it was less expensive than conventional IVF and seemed to make sense scientifically, we decided to give it one last shot with my own eggs. We committed to 6 rounds of low stim IVF while banking them to PGS test one final time. We lucked out and got one male normal embryo. With a combination of luck from Above and scientific talent, that embryo took and we have our miracle son today. I credit Dr. Yelian and the Life IVF lab for combining the care, the expertise, and the hope which resulted in our beautiful son. No words can express how greatful I am and I'm so thankful for not giving up. It can happen.
K.H.
IVF Patient
California, USA
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What patients are saying
We are eternally grateful to Dr. Yelian and his staff for his knowledge and expertise in his field. Thanks to them, we have been able to have two beautiful children, a boy and a girl! Our first was born 5 years ago and here we are with our latest addition. We are forever indebted to you all for helping to make our family complete and allow our hearts to over flow with so much joy and happiness!
Z.S.
IVF Patient
Georgia, USA
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What patients are saying
Thank you Dr Yelian and the LifeIVF medical team for all the support! We delivered our second child in Japan last January. Her sister (25 months, also a Life IVF graduate) can't be happier about her little sister. We wish the best for every patient at Life IVF.
M.
IVF Patient
Tokyo, Japan
