What is Donor Conception?

The process where a donor provides sperm to help someone else conceive a child through assisted reproductive technology (ART). The sperm can be used in an insemination procedure like an IUI (intrauterine insemination), or to create embryos through IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). This method is commonly used by heterosexual couples where the male partner has difficulty providing healthy sperm due to fertility, medical or genetic issues. It’s also an option for single women, same-sex female couples, and trans-inclusive couples hoping to grow their family.

The process of using eggs from a donor to be fertilized with sperm via IVF. This method is commonly used by heterosexual couples where the female partner has difficulty producing healthy, viable eggs due to age, genetic factors, fertility issues or medical conditions. It’s also an option for single men and same-sex male couples working with a gestational surrogate, and trans-inclusive couples hoping to grow their family.

Double donation involves using both donor eggs and donor sperm to create embryos with IVF. This method is typically chosen when a heterosexual couple is facing both male and female factor infertility. It’s also an option for many other couples and individuals hoping to grow their family.

Embryo donation can occur when a couple or an individual with a donor has undergone IVF and needs to decide what to do with their remaining embryos. Embryo donation is deciding to donate those embryos to another individual or couple. Those who receive the embryos then attempt to transfer them and conceive a child that is not genetically connected to either parent. This option is typically chosen by those who are unable to conceive using their own eggs and/or sperm for any number or reasons.