Common questions:
At Iceland Sperm Bank, we make donating sperm a comfortable, convenient, and rewarding experience. We know you have questions about the process and we are here to help guide you through the process. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
Donating sperm is easy, convenient and rewarding. It’s a way for you to earn extra income and receive free medical support, while also helping someone realize their lifelong dream of starting a family. Some of the perks include:
All healthy men between the age of 21 and 39 years old can become sperm donors at Iceland Sperm Bank if they fulfill a number of physical and psychological parameters. Click on the heading to read more about the steps to becoming a donor at Iceland Sperm Bank.
You must be between 18 to 39 years old and in general good health. You must be able to donate 1 to 3 times per week at our lab.
At the screening you will provide an initial sample for analysis and fill out a brief questionnaire.
Once you pass your physical exam you can begin giving sperm donations. While each donation must be approved by our doctors in order for you to be paid, our approval rate is more than 90%. Once you are accepted in to our donor program you will begin receiving compensation.
It depends on the quality of your sample, but on average, donors offer between 6 and 10 samples per month. We request that you commit to at least one donation per week.
You should abstain for a minimum of 48 hours prior to donating in order to give a sample with an optimal sperm count.
It usually takes one to three weeks. The process includes the initial sample screening, your physical examination, your family health history questioning, and your blood and urine testing.
This information helps us match your donation to waiting families in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the European Union. We currently have waiting lists for those seeking donor sperm. We encourage healthy men between 18 and 39 from all ethnicities to consider donating.
No, these donations are only for international use. Your donations will not be used for insemination in Iceland.
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We work closely with all of our donors to provide personal service that is focused on you, the donor, as an individual. Our experienced team will ensure a comfortable and positive experience that includes a full health check-up upon your entry into our program, along with ongoing support and extensive, advanced genetic screening.