It is not always possible to start a family using one’s own gametes, and in such cases, donated gametes are the only way to have a long-awaited child. Your decision to donate sperm can change someone’s life, give them hope, and make their dream of starting a family come true.
At the Ovumia Tallinn Clinic, most fertility treatments are performed using the couple’s own gametes, but in certain cases, donor gametes are needed. Donated sperm can help couples where the man has no sperm or where sperm quality has significantly declined. Many childless couples have undergone several unsuccessful IVF procedures, a journey that has undoubtedly been physically and emotionally exhausting. The use of donor sperm gives these families the opportunity to welcome a long-awaited little family member.
Sperm donation is a voluntary and altruistic act that helps people who want children start a family. If you are a healthy man between the ages of 19 and 40, you may be eligible to become a donor. All necessary tests and doctor’s appointments are free for the donor, and expenses related to the donation are reimbursed.
Thanks to the tests and medical consultation, you will also receive valuable information about factors affecting your fertility. All tests and visits related to donation are free of charge. In accordance with the law, we also pay compensation.
Donated sperm is used in a wide variety of situations where a couple or a single woman cannot conceive by other means. Sperm quality in men has generally declined in recent decades—this is influenced by stress, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Therefore, even after thorough testing and treatment, it may not always be possible to use the partner’s own sperm.
Donor sperm used in fertility treatment must be of very high quality to ensure it remains viable after freezing and to maximize the chances of success. If the patient wishes, sperm can be ordered from international sperm banks. The Ovumia Tallinn clinic also has its own quality-controlled sperm bank, where donors are primarily local Estonians or Russians.
Would you like to help? Fill out the health questionnaire and we’ll contact you!
Any healthy man who wants to help childless couples is eligible to be a sperm donor. An infertile couple can select a donor based on the following characteristics: height, body type, eye, hair, and skin color, ethnicity, education, whether they have children, and marital status. Ovumia Tallinn’s clients include couples from diverse ethnic backgrounds who come from a wide variety of countries.
Fill out the health questionnaire on our website and we will contact you.
A basic sperm analysis, or spermogram, is performed to assess sperm count, motility, and morphology.
Next, you will visit the clinic, where our donor coordinator will explain the sperm donation process to you and review your medical history.
If everything is in order, the necessary tests can be performed during the same visit. A semen analysis is performed to assess sperm quality, and blood and urine samples are taken to rule out infections and chromosomal abnormalities. It is important to note that blood tests must be repeated after six months to ensure the sperm can be used in treatment procedures.
To donate sperm, you must visit the clinic on weekdays (between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) a total of about 5–10 times. It is recommended to come 1–2 times a week, but the exact times will be agreed upon based on your schedule and the laboratory’s availability.
Yes. Donating sperm is always voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw from the process at any time. You do not need to justify your decision—what matters is that you feel safe and confident at every stage.
Your consent is valid only until the donation procedure has begun. Until that point, you can change your mind without any pressure.
Yes. Compensation is paid for each donation. The greatest reward, however, is knowing that you have helped people who want children on their journey to becoming parents.
Once the child reaches the age of majority, they may contact the civil registry office to obtain information about their artificial conception. If an anonymous donor is used, the donor’s personal information is not disclosed to the parents—it is protected by law.
Only general, non-identifying information (such as height, eye color, education, and marital status) may be disclosed.
Although the law does not require parents to inform the child, both specialists and Estonian guidelines recommend being honest and open about the child’s origins. This supports the child’s sense of a holistic identity and aligns with international recommendations.
