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Common Questions About Sperm Donation Q&A
1. Can single women or lesbian couples use sperm donation to have a baby?
According to Taiwan's Artificial Reproduction Act, only heterosexual married couples are eligible for artificial reproduction. Single women or lesbian couples can undergo fertility-related tests in Taiwan, such as hysterosalpingography or hysteroscopy, and discuss egg freezing with a doctor. They can then pursue sperm donation through a legally authorized fertility center abroad to achieve their dream of having a child.
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2. How are sperm donors selected?
Donors undergo strict screening, including age, health status, genetic disease testing, semen quality analysis, and infectious disease screening to ensure they meet all standards.
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3. Can I request sperm from my brother, sibling, or friend?
No. According to Article 13 of Taiwan's Artificial Reproduction Act, to protect donor privacy and the rights of children born through donation, specific donors cannot be requested by recipient couples.
4. Can I know the donor's appearance?
In compliance with Article 13 of Taiwan's Artificial Reproduction Act, recipient couples cannot choose specific donors. However, fertility clinics can provide information on the donor's race, skin color, and blood type to help inform the couple’s decision.
5. If both my husband’s sperm and my eggs have issues, can we still use donation for artificial reproduction?
According to the Artificial Reproduction Act, recipient couples must meet the following conditions:
- Be deemed suitable for the procedure after evaluation.
- At least one partner must be diagnosed with infertility or a major genetic disease that poses risks for natural conception (unless exempted with approval from authorities).
- At least one partner must have healthy reproductive cells.
Therefore, if both sperm and egg are non-viable, donation-based treatment is not allowed.
6. What is the donor's age limit? Can donors donate sperm at multiple clinics?
According to Taiwan’s regulations, donors must be between 20 and 50 years old. They cannot have previously donated sperm resulting in a live birth or have stored embryos awaiting implantation.
7. What are the requirements for sperm donation?
According to the Artificial Reproduction Act, the requirements are:
🔸 Legally married couple
🔸 Medical evaluation determining suitability for artificial reproduction
🔸 At least one partner diagnosed with infertility or a major genetic disease
🔸 At least one partner with healthy reproductive cells
8. Is there an age limit for sperm donation recipients?
No. As long as the couple is legally married, meets the medical criteria, and needs sperm donation, the procedure can proceed.
9. When should sperm donation be considered?
🔸 Azoospermia (no sperm)
🔸 Chromosomal abnormalities
🔸 Genetic conditions that prevent having a healthy baby
10. What are the legal requirements for sperm donors?
Donors must meet the following criteria:
🔸 Aged 20–50
🔸 BMI between 17 and 28
🔸 No anemia, genetic diseases, or chronic illnesses
🔸 No smoking or alcohol use
🔸 No long-term medication use
🔸 Never donated sperm resulting in a live birth or have embryos in storage awaiting implantation