01 How much does donor sperm treatment cost?

The cost of donor sperm depends on the donor selected, and costs start at $1500. For more information, please contact our Fertility Advice Centre or refer to our costs page: Fertility Treatment and IVF Costs | City Fertility.

02 What are the types of donors?

Known donor A known donor is someone with whom you have an existing relationship and who has agreed to donate their sperm. This could be a friend, relative or family member. Clinic-recruited donor When a donor voluntarily donates their sperm to an unknown recipient, this is called a clinic-recruited donation. Clinic-recruited sperm donors have undertaken counselling and fully understand the legalities and implications of being a donor. You can also rest assured knowing the quality of the sperm has been thoroughly checked. This includes medical screenings to exclude transmittable and genetic diseases, including a three-month quarantine for sperm donation. A limit is also placed on the offspring that can result from each donor. Clinic-recruited sperm donors have undertaken counselling and fully understand the legalities and implications of being a donor. You can also rest assured knowing the quality of the sperm has been thoroughly checked. This includes medical screenings to exclude transmittable and genetic diseases, including a three-month quarantine for sperm donation. A limit is also placed on the offspring that result from each donor.

03 Who can donate sperm?

Individuals of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds are welcome to become sperm donors if they meet these criteria: Aged between 18 – 45 years Have a healthy BMI Are able to provide a detailed medical history for themselves and also for their extended family Complete expanded genetic carrier screening Clinic-recruited sperm donors with a student, working holiday or temporary working visas will not be accepted to the program. Donors with temporary resident visas may be accepted to the program if they meet the above requirements

04 What are the treatment options available for people using donor sperm?

Donor Insemination (DI) Donor Insemination using donated sperm is a fertility procedure where washed and concentrated sperm is inserted directly into a recipient’s uterus at the time of ovulation to increase the possibility of conceiving. Donor insemination usually involves the use of frozen sperm from a donor. The method of artificial insemination most commonly used is Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI). In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) The process of In Vitro Fertilisation involves fertilising an egg with donated sperm outside the body in a specialist incubator. After several days the fertilised egg, which is now an embryo, is transferred back into the recipient’s uterus. The whole process, up to the embryo transfer stage, usually takes around three to four weeks. Your specialist will discuss your IVF treatment cycle with you. The treatment type usually depends on an individual’s medical history, age, diagnosis and other related fertility factors.

05 What is the quarantine period for donor sperm?

A three-month quarantine period applies to all clinic-recruited sperm donors. All sperm donors are tested for infectious diseases before donations commence. The donated sperm from a known donor must be stored for a quarantine period of three months before release for use by the recipient. At the end of the quarantine period, all sperm donors are rechecked for the following transmissible viruses.

06 What are the legal implications of donor sperm?

City Fertility encourages all individuals/couples to seek independent legal advice before attending the donor program. Please visit our Legalities and Requirements page for more information.

Available Donor Sperm

At City Fertility, we are proud to offer one of Australia’s largest and most diverse selections of donor sperm through our partnership with Addam Donor Bank. Our donors come from a range of backgrounds, and donor sperm is available now without waiting lists, giving you the chance to begin your family journey sooner.

We understand that using donor sperm is a significant and personal decision. That’s why our fertility specialists, nurses and Central Donor Team are here to support you every step of the way. Our specialised fertility counsellors will also guide you through the legal and emotional considerations, so you feel confident and informed.

Whether you are just starting out or ready to begin treatment, we are here to help you take the next step.

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Donor Sperm Treatments

Donor Insemination (DI)
Donor Insemination is a fertility treatment where washed and concentrated donor sperm is placed directly into the uterus around ovulation. The most common method is Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI).
IUI may not be right for everyone. Your fertility specialist will assess factors like age, reproductive history and other medical details to help you choose the best path forward.
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)

IVF with donor sperm involves fertilising an egg in a laboratory, then transferring the embryo into the uterus. This method offers more control and can be beneficial for patients with complex fertility issues.
Your treatment plan will be tailored to your needs, goals and medical profile.

Suitable For

If you’re considering fertility treatment with donor sperm, we encourage you to meet with one of our specialists to begin your journey. Donor sperm may be suitable for you if you fall into any of the groups below.

Donor sperm may be the right choice for:

Heterosexual couples experiencing male infertility

Single people who wish to become parents

Same-sex couples looking to start a family

The Process

At City Fertility, we know your journey to parenthood is personal. Our caring team will support you through every step of the IVF process. Each cycle usually takes about 6–8 weeks, though the timeline may change depending on your needs and any extra steps like genetic testing or embryo freezing.

The order of the steps/requirements below may vary depending on your circumstances.

Step 1. Download Addam Donor Bank

Download the Addam Donor Bank app or visit Addam Donor Bank’s website to browse Australia’s largest selection of clinic recruited sperm donors. You can search our donors and shortlist potential matches.

You can download the app now on the App Store or Google Play Store.

Step 2. Book Appointment

After exploring potential donors, it’s time to book an appointment with one of our fertility specialists. At your initial appointment, we’ll discuss the donor sperm process and your medical history to create your personal treatment plan. Your specialist may request routine fertility blood tests and will discuss your genetic testing.

City Fertility strongly recommends that all patients accessing donor sperm complete expanded carrier screening.

Step 3. Register

Once you have a treatment plan, our Patient Services Team will send you a patient registration form to complete and return

Step 4. Receive cost quote and e-learning

You will now receive a detailed donor sperm cost quote and our e-booklet to guide you through the donor sperm process so you are fully informed and confident in the process.

Step 5. Reserve your donor

With your registration complete and treatment plan confirmed, you can now submit your reservation preferences for up to three donors. Please ensure your selected donors are suitable for your treatment type (e.g. Donor Insemination or IVF). Our donor team will work with you to review your preferences to reserve a single donor. Please note that from your reserved donor, you can order one or two vials of sperm, and one vial is used per cycle.

If you have completed genetic testing, you can only reserve a donor once the results have been returned. Results can take up to six weeks.

Step 6. Counselling

Australian law requires all donor sperm recipients to complete two counselling sessions with an ANZICA-accredited counsellor. These specialist counsellors are trained in infertility and understand the emotional, ethical and legal complexities of donor conception.

Step 7. Begin treatment

Once all the steps are completed and your documents returned, you’re now ready to commence your treatment with either donor insemination or IVF.

Genetic Carrier Screening

Before selecting a donor, we strongly encourage all patients using donor sperm through Addam Donor Bank to complete either expanded carrier screening and/or genetic counselling. This step helps identify any inherited conditions a donor may carry, giving you peace of mind and more informed choices.

Your specialist will talk you through the process and ensure your results are reviewed before donor selection.

Learn more about steps involved in becoming ‘Donor Ready’ here: Becoming ‘Donor Ready’ to Reserve Your Donor.

Next Steps

City Fertility have helped thousands of individuals and couples to become parents, and we would love to help you. Our fertility specialists will create a personalised treatment plan and guide you through every step of your IVF journey. With 18 IVF clinics, 50 consulting locations and over 60 specialists around Australia there is a City Fertility specialist to help you.

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FAQs

01 How much does donor sperm treatment cost?
The cost of donor sperm depends on the donor selected, and costs start at $1500. For more information, please contact our Fertility Advice Centre or refer to our costs page: Fertility Treatment and IVF Costs | City Fertility.
02 What are the types of donors?
Known donor

A known donor is someone with whom you have an existing relationship and who has agreed to donate their sperm. This could be a friend, relative or family member.

Clinic-recruited donor

When a donor voluntarily donates their sperm to an unknown recipient, this is called a clinic-recruited donation. Clinic-recruited sperm donors have undertaken counselling and fully understand the legalities and implications of being a donor. You can also rest assured knowing the quality of the sperm has been thoroughly checked. This includes medical screenings to exclude transmittable and genetic diseases, including a three-month quarantine for sperm donation. A limit is also placed on the offspring that can result from each donor.

Clinic-recruited sperm donors have undertaken counselling and fully understand the legalities and implications of being a donor. You can also rest assured knowing the quality of the sperm has been thoroughly checked. This includes medical screenings to exclude transmittable and genetic diseases, including a three-month quarantine for sperm donation. A limit is also placed on the offspring that result from each donor.
03 Who can donate sperm?
Individuals of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds are welcome to become sperm donors if they meet these criteria:
- Aged between 18 – 45 years
- Have a healthy BMI
- Are able to provide a detailed medical history for themselves and also for their extended family
- Complete expanded genetic carrier screening
Clinic-recruited sperm donors with a student, working holiday or temporary working visas will not be accepted to the program. Donors with temporary resident visas may be accepted to the program if they meet the above requirements
04 What are the treatment options available for people using donor sperm?
Donor Insemination (DI)

Donor Insemination using donated sperm is a fertility procedure where washed and concentrated sperm is inserted directly into a recipient’s uterus at the time of ovulation to increase the possibility of conceiving. Donor insemination usually involves the use of frozen sperm from a donor. The method of artificial insemination most commonly used is Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI).

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)

The process of In Vitro Fertilisation involves fertilising an egg with donated sperm outside the body in a specialist incubator. After several days the fertilised egg, which is now an embryo, is transferred back into the recipient’s uterus. The whole process, up to the embryo transfer stage, usually takes around three to four weeks.

Your specialist will discuss your IVF treatment cycle with you. The treatment type usually depends on an individual’s medical history, age, diagnosis and other related fertility factors.
05 What is the quarantine period for donor sperm?
A three-month quarantine period applies to all clinic-recruited sperm donors.

All sperm donors are tested for infectious diseases before donations commence. The donated sperm from a known donor must be stored for a quarantine period of three months before release for use by the recipient. At the end of the quarantine period, all sperm donors are rechecked for the following transmissible viruses.
06 What are the legal implications of donor sperm?
City Fertility encourages all individuals/couples to seek independent legal advice before attending the donor program. Please visit our Legalities and Requirements page for more information.

Every IVF journey is different.

That’s why our team of specialists, scientists and nurses are here to provide personalised care and answer your questions at every stage.

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