What do you think? How many children is too many for a donor to have? Should they be limited by geographic area? Number? It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this...
The best way to ship sperm is in liquid nitrogen vapor tank that is generally called a “dry shipper.” Dry ice is an option but it is not the preferred method because it does not completely arrest cell metabolism and will reduce the life expectancy of frozen sperm.
Sperm will stay viable in a nitrogen tank for at least seven days, even longer if the tank is fully charged. Most experts discourage using shipping tanks for storage and recommend transfer to a monitored liquid nitrogen storage tank designed for storage.
This is a very relevant and important issue for sperm banks and families with donor conceived children. While nearly ever one agrees that this is important there are significant barriers to making this happen. Donors can not be compelled to comply.
Their personal health information is protected by privacy laws. The issues of how a sperm bank can obtain the information, how it will be incorporated into the donor’s records and, not least, how will it be made available to you are all issues under hot debate in the fertility industry.
Sperm Center, LLC Terms of Use
Sperm Center, LLC’s Terms of Use defines our relationship with anyone who visits, becomes a member of or posts content to Spermcenter.com.
WE ARE NOT A SPERM BANK - WE ARE AN INFORMATION RESOURCE.
Definitions
What is SpermCenter.com?
SpermCenter.com is not a sperm bank. It is a search and information tool that lets you easily find sperm banks and sperm donors from across the United States. We provide information to guide you through the process of finding a sperm donor. Our goal is to provide everything you need to find a sperm bank and donor, all in one convenient place.
Why Should I Join?
Save time, reduce stress
The idea for SpermCenter.com came from a business woman who discovered first-hand how hard it can be to find a sperm donor.
Along the way, frustrated and stressed, she told a friend "all these different sites, all these different lists—there has to be a better way!"
Find out everything you want to know about fertility and donor insemination (also called artificial insemination). Check out our glossary or information like choosing a Reproductive Endocrinologist, choosing donor sperm, choosing a sperm bank and much more!
Check out our free membership and paid community membership options.