New donors are needed continuously, as without them many people’s dream of having a family would remain unfulfilled. Would you like to help make someone’s dream of parenthood come true?
We have provided treatments with donated eggs and sperm for over 25 years – with excellent results.
When egg donation treatment yields at least two good-quality embryos, 80% of our clients achieve their dream of having a child during a single treatment cycle. The results of donor sperm treatments are also excellent.
Donating gametes can make family-building possible in situations where it otherwise wouldn’t be. For many couples needing fertility treatment, single parents-to-be or female couples, donated eggs or sperm may be the only path to having a child.
The need for donated eggs and sperm is continuous. Without donations, thousands of people hoping for parenthood would be left without the possibility of starting a family.
Becoming a donor requires a careful suitability assessment.
Below are the most common criteria:
Our clinic conducts a thorough evaluation of donor suitability. Donors complete a health questionnaire that includes their own health information as well as that of close relatives. Women undergo a gynecological exam with ultrasound and an AMH blood test to assess ovarian reserve. Men undergo semen analysis, and if the results are good, the sample is frozen and thawed to assess sperm survival in freezing.
Anyone interested in becoming a donor fills out a preliminary information form covering lifestyle, health, and background. If no obstacles are identified, an appointment for further examinations is booked.
In addition to the basic semen analysis, sperm are test-frozen and thawed. Women have an AMH blood test to assess fertility. If results are good, a doctor’s appointment is scheduled.
At doctor`s appointment donor candidate`s health and lifestyle are reviewed. The requirements for donation, the procedure, potential risks, and legal aspects are explained. The donor candidate can ask questions about the donation process. After the appointment, blood samples are collected. Women get ultrasound assessment of ovaries and uterus, and gynecological treatment is done.
Before being accepted as a donor, the candidate will consult with our specialist experienced in gamete donation. If no obstacles are identified during the screenings or consultations, the doctor will make the final decision regarding their acceptance as a donor.
Egg donation: Hormonal stimulation of the ovaries, followed by egg retrieval.
Sperm donation: Semen collection.
After egg retrieval, a nurse will call to check your wellbeing and ensure that recovery is progressing normally. Menstruation usually begins 1–2 weeks after retrieval.
The donated gametes are used for the recipient according to their treatment plan. Eggs may be fertilised with sperm on the day of retrieval (fresh cycle) or they may be frozen for later use.
Ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval may cause mild discomfort or tenderness, but our care team supports you throughout the process, relieving discomfort and minimizing risks. Many egg donors are pleasantly surprised by how easy the process feels and how mild the retrieval-related pain typically is.
Yes. Donors have the right to withdraw up to a certain stage — this is clearly outlined in the treatment agreements.
No. Healthy men continuously produce sperm, so donating does not affect their ability to have children. Egg donation also does not reduce a woman’s fertility. The treatment involves retrieving maturing eggs that would naturally be lost during the cycle — in other words, the process saves eggs that would otherwise degenerate.
According to Finnish fertility treatment law, donors are reimbursed for expenses caused by the donation (daily allowance and travel costs) and receive compensation for any inconvenience. Medications and examinations required for the process are covered by the clinic. Donors also receive valuable information about their own fertility. However, the most important reason to donate is the desire to help, and the greatest reward is the beginning of a new life.
Our clinic follows strict data protection and confidentiality practices. Donor identity is carefully protected, and information is used only in appropriate and legally required contexts. In Finland, the details of all gamete donors are registered, and any child born from the treatment has the right to receive the donor’s identity upon reaching the age of 18.
