Known Sperm Donation - definition

In a known sperm donation arrangement, the donor's identity is known to the recipient at the time of donation.

When sperm is donated to a single woman, the known sperm donor will always be considered the child's legal father.

When sperm is donated to a couple, the recipient's partner will, as a general rule, become the child's second legal parent.

However, in the case of a non-heterosexual couple, it may be agreed that the known sperm donor acknowledges paternity and thereby becomes the child's legal second parent.

Important Information

A man cannot act as a known sperm donor if he has HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.

A man who is not legally resident in Denmark cannot act as a known sperm donor.

Known sperm donors must hold a valid and active Danish CPR number.

Procedure for Known Sperm Donation

When a single woman or a couple wishes to use a known sperm donor, both parties will be invited to attend individual consultations as well as a joint consultation with a physician.

Please note: Only one known sperm donor can be assessed for each woman or couple.

Assessment of the Known Sperm Donor Prior to Referral for Treatment

Before a known sperm donor can be referred for treatment, the following examinations must be completed:

• Blood screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis, as well as a Chlamydia test performed through the donor's general practitioner.
• Semen analysis to assess the suitability and quality of the semen, performed through the donor's general practitioner.

Before the Consultation in the clinic

Prior to the consultation with the prospective known sperm donor:

• The donor questionnaire (Donor Record) must be completed and submitted via the patient portal (MySP) no later than 14 days before the consultation.
• A new Chlamydia test must be performed no earlier than 14 days before the outpatient appointment.

During the Consultation in the clinic

During the consultation:

• The completed donor questionnaire will be reviewed.
• Test results and medical information will be evaluated.
• An overall medical and reproductive risk assessment will be performed.

If all parties agree to proceed with treatment using known sperm donation, informed consent forms will be signed.

Following this, arrangements will be made for semen cryopreservation at the Sperm Bank, Department of Growth and Reproduction. At the same time, consent will be obtained to thaw a test straw ("mini-straw") to assess semen quality after thawing and determine whether the sample is suitable for intrauterine insemination with donor sperm (IUI-D) or for in vitro fertilisation/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI).

Once the Sperm Bank has completed its assessment, both the known sperm donor and the recipient woman/couple will be informed of the results and advised regarding the commencement of treatment.

During Treatment

At the start of each treatment cycle, all relevant parties must provide consent for the thawing and use of stored sperm and/or fertilised eggs (embryos).

All parties retain the right to withdraw their consent at any time. In such cases, any stored sperm and/or fertilised eggs may be destroyed upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

You are informed that you may request the destruction of any unused stored sperm at any time.