Sperm donors
Why should I be a sperm donor?
Because many women and couples have to recourse to sperm donation in order to be able to have children. It is an act of generosity, thanks to which some people are able to make their dreams of achieving pregnancy and becoming parents a reality.
What disorders make it necessary to recourse to sperm donation?
There are many possible reasons. It may be that the patient has irretrievably damaged testicles after having undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy; that they want to prevent the possible transmission of a genetic irregularity to their future offspring; or when it is necessary due to poor sperm quality.
What needs to be done?
Contact our Centre, FIVclínic, arrange an appointment and receive full information about the process. The next step will be to carry out a basic assessment of your medical history, including your relatives, your own background, a medical examination and a full blood test. The aim here is to rule out any contraindications.
Sperm donation is a simple process, but it is important to follow the instructions received. No treatments or procedures are necessary in order to obtain the donor sample.
Why should I become a donor at FIVclínic?
Because no other centre can offer you a guarantee of higher quality than ours. FIVclínic is the Assisted Reproduction Unit at the Hospital Clínic Group. The prestige of our institution and the multidisciplinary services that it provides ensure that the service you receive will be the very best. The response to any form of complication, however small, will be immediate and will be carried out at the centre’s own facilities.
If you would like to be a sperm donor, fill in the form, call us on 932 279 898 or write to bksemen@clinic.cat and we will be in touch.
What legal aspects need to be taken into account?
Law 14/2006, dated 14 May on assisted human reproductive technology requires donation to be made voluntarily, anonymously, in possession of comprehensive information, and without payment.
In accordance with the provisions of (EU) Regulation regarding the protection of the individual in terms of the use of personal data, we inform you that:
- The responsible body for the use of your personal data is Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. You can contact the Data Protection Delegation by e-mailing protecciodades@clinic.cat
- Your data will be used for welfare purposes by HCB professionals. We will only ask you for data which is essential to your care. Your data may be used for the purposes of teaching and research.
- Your data may be shared. It will be incorporated into the ‘Shared History of Catalunya’, unless you indicate otherwise.
- You have the right to access your data, request the rectification of any inaccurate data or, where appropriate, request its deletion. Limit the use of data; dispute and withdraw your consent for the use fo data for specific purposes. You may exercise these rights through the Citizens Advice Unit or through protecciodades@clinic.cat. Complaints can be lodged with the Catalan Data Protection
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