Ovumia’s egg and sperm bank is a medically advanced and ethically secure operation where donated gametes are handled with the utmost care. Everything is carried out under strict confidentiality and in accordance with Swedish legislation and current medical guidelines.
Each donor undergoes a comprehensive medical, genetic, and psychological assessment.
Having our own bank means that you can access thoroughly tested donated eggs and sperm without waiting times, allowing treatment to be planned without long delays. We offer donation treatments for single women, female couples, heterosexual couples, and other family constellations that require donated gametes.
Donors are selected with great care and in accordance with current legal requirements.
Our donors are:
healthy women aged 20–35
healthy men aged 20–45
volunteers who undergo several stages of screening:
medical and genetic assessment
infection screening
interviews
psychological evaluation
In Sweden, donation treatments may only be carried out using altruistically donated cells. Donors receive only modest compensation to cover expenses, not for financial gain.
In Sweden, non-anonymous donors are used in donation treatments, which means that:
This is a right of the child – not the parents – and is an important part of the Swedish model of open donor identity.
For all donor treatments in Sweden, the clinic is required to keep a special record for 70 years.
The purpose is twofold:
To ensure the child’s right to learn the donor’s identity in adulthood.
To enable tracing of any hereditary conditions, should such conditions later be identified among the donor’s biological offspring.
The special record contains information about:
the donor’s identity
the donor’s basic phenotype (e.g. eye color, hair color, ethnic background, height)
This information is confidential and is not disclosed to recipients, only to the donor-conceived child if they later request it.
As a recipient, you may express preferences regarding the donor’s appearance, such as eye color, hair color, height, or ethnicity.
This can feel important for the future family – and we listen.
However, under Swedish law and medical ethics, the following applies:
You will only have access to the donor information permitted by law – never details that could reveal the donor’s identity.
Ovumia’s donors mainly come from Finland, Estonia, and Ukraine. All donors undergo the same high standards of medical screening and psychological assessment, regardless of their country of origin.
Our laboratories follow international best practices for:
This ensures high quality and good treatment outcomes.
At Ovumia, there is no waiting time for:
Most patients can begin treatment within 2–4 months after the first visit, depending on medical planning and completed preliminary examinations.
In Sweden, Ovumia offers treatment for people who:
are under 46 years of age (at the time of egg reception)
have the medical prerequisites to undergo treatment and pregnancy
Before treatment, we review:
medical history
any required blood tests
blood pressure
medication review
Our goal is to ensure that you have the best possible conditions before starting treatment.
If you are over 46 years of age, treatment with anonymous donors (permitted in Estonia and Ukraine) can be offered at Ovumia Tallinn up to the age of 51.
In Ovumia, we are always ready to help you!
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At Ovumia Clinics, we understand that taking the first step in your fertility journey can raise many questions. Our experienced team is here to offer clear, compassionate, and expert answers — no pressure, just support.
Whether you’re exploring your options or preparing for your next step, send us your question. We’ll get back to you personally with the information and guidance you need.
