Blog
May 13, 2026
For many people, the dream of parenthood begins with questions, hopes, and sometimes concerns about fertility. For single women, female couples, and heterosexual couples affected by male infertility, fertility treatments with donated sperm can be a considerable step on the path to parenthood.
Within the Swedish public healthcare system, access to sperm donors may involve long waiting times. This is often due to a limited number of available donors in relation to the growing need for donation treatment.
At Ovumia Stockholm, we aim to make this part of the journey clearer and more accessible. Through our own Nordic gamete bank, approved sperm donors are available without a waiting list, allowing treatment to begin once your fertility assessment has been completed.
In recent years, the need for donated sperm has increased in Sweden. This includes treatment for single women following changes in legislation that allow assisted reproduction regardless of relationship status. At the same time, the recruitment of new donors within the public healthcare system has not increased at the same pace.
As a result, many individuals and couples experience long waiting periods before treatment can begin. At Ovumia, we work with our own active sperm bank, which allows us to move forward without delay once your fertility assessment is complete and a personalised treatment plan has been established.
The health and wellbeing of both the patient and the future child are central to all treatments at Ovumia. All donated sperm used in our treatments come from healthy men from the Nordic region who have chosen to donate in accordance with Swedish legislation.
Before being approved, each donor undergoes a thorough and structured screening process. This includes:
Semen analysis (spermiogram): To assess sperm concentration, motility, and morphology.
Infectious disease testing: Including HIV and hepatitis B and C.
Medical history review: Review of personal and family medical history to exclude serious hereditary conditions.
Psychological assessment: Ensuring the donor understands the medical, legal, and personal implications of donation.
In Sweden, donation of sperm and eggs is regulated by law. All gamete donation must be non-anonymous to the child, which means that Ovumia works exclusively with open donors.
As the recipient parent or parents, you remain anonymous to the donor, and the donor remains anonymous to you. However, a child conceived through donation has the legal right to request identifying information about the donor once they turn 18 years old.
The donor has no parental, legal, or financial responsibility for the child. When selecting a donor, Ovumia’s staff prioritises clinical compatibility. Physical characteristics such as height, hair colour, and eye colour are also taken into account to ensure the match feels as natural as possible.
The choice of treatment method depends on individual medical factors. Donated sperm may be used for intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Your doctor will guide you toward the option with the best medical conditions for success.
In many cases, this is possible. Once a pregnancy has been achieved, additional sperm from the same donor may be reserved for potential future treatment, subject to availability and medical assessment.
If you are considering treatment with donor sperm, you are welcome to book a first visit at Ovumia Stockholm in Solna. During the visit, we take time to understand your situation, carry out a fertility assessment and answer any questions you may have considering your fertility journey.
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