Donor Sperm

Who Should Use

Donor Sperm?

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Who Should Use

Donor Sperm?

Woman In a Same Sex Relationship

A large portion of patients looking to conceive using donor sperm are lesbian women. Donor Sperm is very popular as it allows one of the women to be genetically related to the child. For more information, please visit our page on LGBTQIA+ fertility services.

Single Mother’s By Choice

Women don’t need a partner to start a family. Having a child as a single woman is no doubt a big decision, and can be a bit overwhelming. Many of our clients have decided to be “single mothers by choice.”
At Generation Next Fertility, we will do everything to assist you throughout this process.

Heterosexual Partnerships With Severe Male Factor Infertility

After treatment from a urologist, it may be recommended for a heterosexual couple to use donor sperm. Our recommended donor banks have a multitude of options to find a perfect match for the conception (either by IUI or IVF).

Types of

DONOR SPERM

Known Donor

Donor Bank

A known donor is (as the name implies, a sperm donor that you know. This can be a family member, friend, or acquaintance willing to go through the testing process and give a donation. If using a known donor, we recommend a reproductive lawyer to protect the paternal rights of all involved.

A bank donor is selected through a sperm bank. Depending on the donor’s preference this can be either an anonymous or open donation. The majority of the time, There will be no identifying information about the sperm donor provided. However, you will be given the sperm donor’s characteristics like family history, appearance, education, and more.

THE PROCESS

Step One

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Choosing the right fertility doctor is the best way to make sure that your dreams come true. Every patient who comes to Generation Next Fertility is treated as an individual and will receive a customized treatment plan to provide them with the best possible results. Our Physicians believe in clear communication and are committed to keeping you fully informed and empowered on your journey. With a combined experience of 50+ years, the doctors at Generation Next Fertility offer world class expertise and a dynamic skill-set that guarantees your satisfaction on every step of your path to parenthood.

Dr. Edward Nejat

MD, MBA, FACOG

Practice Director

“We’re a very different kind of fertility center offering a next generation level of science and service. That commitment has helped make us a Top 10 fertility center in New York City.”

Dr. Janelle Luk

MD, FACOG

Medical Director

“Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to empower and educate women so that they can have full control of their journey to parenthood. Seeing dreams come true and women having full control of their choices is the most fulfilling aspect of my career.”

Dr. Jesse Hade

MD, MBA, FACOG

Practice Director

“Every day I see hopeful parents who have been turned away from large fertility programs who fall outside their standard protocols. We owe it to our patients to explore every option.”

Dr. Serin Seckin

MD

Fertility Specialist

“From a young age, I knew that my purpose was to make a difference in women’s health, rooted in my upbringing within the medical industry and my personal connection to endometriosis. Exceptional care is my unwavering commitment: blending expertise with personalized attention.”

STEP TWO: RESEARCH

Finding a sperm donor is a lot like online dating.We recommend doing thorough research when trying to find the best match for you. If you plan on using a known donor, we recommend getting in contact with a reproductive lawyer to make sure everyone’s reproductive rights are covered. If you’re using a sperm bank, you can look through the list of Generation Next Approved sperm banks for possible donors.

STEP THREE

TESTING

Before making a final sperm donor selection, it is important to make sure all screenings are complete. These tests include:

CMV Status:

Genetic Carrier Screening Results:

For now you can explore the various sperm banks, however we do not recommend selecting a donor until we have your CMV results. Here is some more information about CMV and how it can affect potential pregnancies:

If you are a carrier of a disease-causing mutation, you need to ensure your sperm donor is not a mutual carrier to reduce the risk of offspring that actually have the disease. Otherwise, you can also select a donor that is negative for all diseases tested (make sure they had a full panel run, which should be around 284 diseases).