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Sperm donor categories

When receiving treatment with us, you have the option to choose your sperm donor.

In Denmark, you can select either a closed/non-contactable sperm donor or an open/contactable sperm donor.

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Donor sperm from sperm banks

We have a partnership with Born Donor Bank and Livio Sperm Bank.

This means that you can book a sperm donor from these two sperm banks directly with us. This saves you transport costs. And we have the donor sperm ready for you when you come to the clinic for treatment.

You also have the option of choosing a donor from other sperm banks. In this case, you will be responsible for the actual purchase process and for having the desired unit sent to us prior to your treatment.

Learn more about finding a sperm donor

Sperm bank donor categories

You can choose between open (ID-release) or closed (No ID-release) donors.

The choice is entirely yours, but we are happy to guide you on the implications of the different donor categories.

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Sperm donor categories in Born Donor Bank

At Born Donor Bank you can choose from the following donor categories:

No ID-Release donors:

The donor remains anonymous, and the child will not be able to obtain identifying information about the donor.

The donor can have a maximum of 12 families in Denmark. The donor’s maximum number of families worldwide is stated in the information about the donor from the sperm bank.

ID-Release donors:

From the age of 18, the child can receive identifiable information about the donor through the Born Donor Bank.

The donor can have a maximum of 12 families in Denmark. The donor’s maximum number of families worldwide is stated in the donor’s profile from the sperm bank.

Here you can read more about the terms and conditions for donor sperm from Born Donor Bank.

Sperm donor categories in Livio Donor Bank

At Livio Sperm Bank you can choose from a wide selection of donors, all of whom are open/ID-release donors.

For Livio’s donors the following applies:

Livio’s open/ID-Release donors:

From the age of 18, the child can receive information about the donor’s identity through Livio Sperm Bank.

The donor can have a maximum of 25 families worldwide, of which 12 can be in Denmark.

You can access basic information on these donors. Most of them also contain photos of the children.

Here you can read more about the terms and conditions for donor sperm from Livio.

Johanne, Fertility coordinator at Diers Fertility Clinic

Need more guidance on choosing a donor category?

On our blog, you can read this blog post where we explain the different donor categories in more detail. This will help you get an idea of which sperm donor category is best for you and your situation.

During the initial consultation, we provide individual counselling and guidance to match your wishes and priorities.

You are welcome to contact us anytime with questions or for clarification about donor selection at any stage.

Learn more about sperm donor screening

Donor sperm for IUI

Do you need a sperm donor for insemination (IUI) treatment?

Contact us and get access to all our available donors for IUI.

Contact our IUI department

Donor sperm for IVF

Do you need a sperm donor for IVF, ICSI or donor egg IVF treatment?

Contact us and get access to all our available donors for IVF.

Contact our IVF department