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1. Is there a nutrition fee for sperm donation?
Yes, a nutrition fee of NT$8000 will be paid when the blood is drawn at the clinic six months after the donation.
2. What check-ups are there for sperm donation? Would I need to pay out of pocket?
Check-ups are complimentary at NUWA Fertility Center, including semen analysis, HIV, syphilis test (VDRL), Hepatitis B, liver C, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia IgC/IgM, Chromosome Examination, etc.
3. How long does the sperm donation process take?
We will contact you within 7 business days after submitting the online form. Schedule examinations and reports will be done within 7-14 days. Following the pairing process, the National Construction Agency will review the data, and the sperm will be frozen after the review. After 6 months, return to the clinic for re-examination of syphilis and AIDS, and the donation will be officially completed.
4. How does the sperm donation process work?
NUWA Fertility Center provides a discreet room that’s private, spacious, and comfortable. There are also accommodations for you to use.
5. What are the precautions before sperm donation?
Adjust your lifestyle, avoid staying up late, don’t smoke, don’t consume alcohol, and abstain from any sexual intercourse 2-4 days before semen collection.
6. Can I donate sperm if I am married or have given birth to a child?
Yes, people who are eligible for egg donation can donate eggs. The law does not require the two parties to reach a consensus first, but please reach a consensus with each other to avoid a dispute.
7. How many times can you donate in a lifetime?
Due to Taiwan’s policy, the qualified donor can only be allowed to donate sperm once. (When the recipient’s family achieves a successful birth, the donation is complete and no more donations will be accepted.)
8. How many visits do you need for a sperm donation?
About 3-4 times, depending on the sperm test status.
9. Would we accidentally donate sperm to a relative?
No. NUWA Fertility Center will send the information of both parties to the National Health Department of the Ministry of Health and Welfare for verification and will confirm that the two parties have no fourth-degree relatives before proceeding.
10. Is it possible my child will marry close relatives?
According to Taiwan’s government, the chances of it happening are close to 1/50,000,000, which is lower than the chance of winning the lottery. There is more information regarding this concern on the HPA website.