1. Sperm Collection:
Men (donors) provide semen samples through masturbation in a private collection
room.
The sample is typically collected into a sterile cup.
2. Screening & Testing Donors undergo:
Medical history check
Physical examination
Genetic screening for inherited diseases
Infectious disease testing (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B/C, STIs)
Processing & Freezing:
Semen is evaluated for sperm count, motility (movement), and morphology
(shape).
It is then cryopreserved (frozen) using liquid nitrogen for
long-term storage.
Storage:
Stored in liquid nitrogen tanks, often for years.
Can be used for:
Personal future use (e.g., before chemotherapy or surgery)
Anonymous donation for others to use
Directed donation (e.g., for a known recipient)
Usage:
Used in fertility treatments for individuals or couples (heterosexual, LGBTQ+, or single parents) who need donor sperm to conceive.
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