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When you choose to have a child with a sperm donor, you must either choose an open donor, also known as ID release, or a closed donor, also known as a no ID release donor. 

• ID release donor: An ID release donor is a donor that can be contacted by the donor child once the child reaches the age of 18 (or earlier depending on the regulation in the treatment country). This means that the children will get the contact information and will have the option to get in touch or learn more about their donor.

• No ID release donor: A No ID release donor is a donor that cannot be contacted by the donor child at any point in time. The sperm bank knows the donor´s identity but is not allowed to share it. However, the donor profile still contains some personal information. This category was previously known as anonymous donors. 

It's important that you read about the different conditions in your treatment country before you order, and please contact us if you need more information about your options. 

 These are our worldwide family limits at Born.

• Max 25: A max 25 donor has a worldwide limit of 25 families who can conceive children using sperm from that donor. 

• Max 75: A max 75 donor has a worldwide limit of 75 families who can conceive children using sperm from that donor. 

We have established these worldwide limits on the number of families created per donor, in addition to the nationally implemented limits, because we strongly believe in full transparency and ethical practice. We have set worldwide limits on all our donors, and they are always clearly displayed on all the donor profiles on our website.  

If you want to learn more about why family limits matter for sperm donation, you can find much more information here.

Yes. Whether you are part of a couple or single, you can buy sperm from us to conceive a child. However, there may be different rules from country to country. Therefore, we advise you to follow up on rule legislation in your treatment country. We are always happy to assist you in finding a donor.  

If you want to become a single mother by choice, we have gathered some pieces of advice that can help you on your way to parenthood: Pieces of Advice for Single Mothers

The type of unit you should order depends on the specifics of your treatment plan and the recommendations of your fertility consultant / clinic. We sell both processed and unprocessed sperm units. ICI units are raw, while IUI units are prepared for the most common forms of treatment at the fertility clinics.  

IUI Treatment (Intrauterine insemination) 

• A minimum of 1 IUI unit MOT20+ or 2 IUI units MOT10+ per treatment. 

IVF and ICSI treatment 

• 1 IUI unit MOT5+, MOT10+ or possibly 1 IUI unit MOT20+ per treatment 

ICI treatment (intracervikal insemination)

• A minimum of 1 unit MOT20+ 

Prior to ordering units, you should also discuss with your clinic which unit type and MOT is required for your treatment. 

The number of units you should order depends on several factors, including: 

• Type of fertility treatment: Different treatments might require different numbers of units. For instance, IVF might require fewer units compared to IUI. 

• Plan for future siblings: If you wish to have more children in the future using the same donor, you might want to order extra units to ensure availability, as we cannot guarantee that your donor will have units in the future. If you would like to use the same donor for more children in the future, we recommend buying additional units.  

• Clinic recommendations: Your fertility clinic can provide guidance based on their experience and your specific situation. 

In general, one unit is required per treatment. If you wish to buy units for several treatments or future siblings, it is possible to store units at our facility. We would always recommend buying units for future siblings. Units can be stored at Born for an additional storage fee.  

Fertility clinics often recommend ordering multiple units (e.g., 3-6) to cover several cycles of treatment. This allows for a higher chance of success and consistency in case multiple attempts are necessary. 

It is possible to buy units and store them here at our facility for later use. We recommend that option in case you want to be sure that units from the preferred donor are available at the time of your treatment, or in case you would like to have more than one child in the future. 

Yes, if you buy and store units here at our facility, our buyback policy gives you the possibility of selling units back to us at 75% of the purchase price for up to two years after the purchase was made. This offer only applies if the unit/s is stored here at our facility and does not include a refund of any paid storage fees. 

No, it is not possible to receive units for treatment at a private address. We exclusively deliver to licensed clinics that we have a formal cooperation with. We are more than happy to refer you to one of our partner clinics. 

Please contact our customer service team at sales@borndonorbank.dk  to receive further information regarding our partner clinics.  

Units can be delivered to licensed clinics that we have a formal cooperation with. We will arrange for delivery to make sure that the units are handled and stored correctly.  

In most areas we have day-to-day delivery, but it is not possible to receive orders on weekends. Before we can ship your order, we need to make sure that all required paperwork has been submitted to us. For some orders the receiving clinic must also approve certain paperwork before we can ship your order.  

If you have special needs or requirements, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can also choose to store sperm with us for future use. Please find everything you need to know about shipping here.  

Most of our donors have new units available every 2-3 months. You can always call or write to us for more information on the next expected release of units from a particular donor. 

No, it is not allowed to gift unused units to someone else. Only the person/couple that bought the units is allowed to use the units for treatment. If you buy and store units here at our facility, our buyback policy gives you the possibility of selling units back to us at 75% of the purchase price for up to two years after the purchase was made. This offer only applies if the unit/s is stored here at our facility and does not include any storage fees. 

No, unfortunately we cannot help you with the transport of units from one clinic to another. We only ship units directly from our sperm bank to your clinic. Should the clinic be able to help you with the transport, it is important that we get informed about the transport, as we must always protect the traceability of the units. 

A pregnancy slot gives you the right to use units of a particular donor for treatment. A pregnancy slot assures adherence to national and worldwide limits on the number of families created by each donor as well as keeping track of the number of pregnancies. 

This means that any donor sperm from our sperm bank may only be acquired while completing a pregnancy slot contract. This contract gives you the right to conceive and create a family using the donor in question. A family unit is registered in terms of a pregnancy slot being added at the time of ordering and shipment to a new client. Only the confirmation from the treating fertility clinic of an unsuccessful treatment course will release the family unit again, ensuring that our family limits are always adhered to. 

Learn more about our use of pregnancy slots here.  

No, you do not have to pay for a pregnancy slot more than once. Also, in case you should not become pregnant after your treatment, and you do not wish to continue with further treatments using units of the chosen donor, you will receive a full refund for the pregnancy slot. 

To protect the identity of our donors, we provide only the medical information available in the extended donor profile. This allows you to assess compatibility without compromising the privacy of our donors.

The donors would not be approved at Born if there were any issues with their medical history.   

All our potential sperm donors undergo rigorous screening to meet national and international regulatory standards. Our dedicated team of experts meticulously evaluates potential sperm donors, assessing various factors including health, sperm quality, physique, and character. To protect the identity of our donors, we provide only the medical information available in the extended donor profile. This allows you to assess compatibility without compromising the privacy of our donors. 

Yes. Whether you are part of a couple or single, you can buy sperm from us to conceive a child. However, there may be different rules from country to country. Therefore, we advise you to follow up on rule legislation in your treatment country. We are always happy to assist you in finding a donor.  

If you want to become a single mother by choice, we have gathered some pieces of advice that can help you on your way to parenthood: Pieces of Advice for Single Mothers

Contact options depend on whether the donor is an ID release donor or a No ID release donor.  

If you have chosen an ID-release donor, your child/children will be able to receive identifying information about the donor once it reaches the legal age of the treatment country. For the donor child, it will always be possible to contact the sperm bank to receive this information. 

Alternatively, some countries have a donor register that can be contacted to receive this information.

Deciding on the right donor for your family can be a hard choice. Just remember that there are no right or wrong way to choose a donor.  

At Born we provide an extended profile on your donors, which include detailed information about their health, physical traits, education and values etc., along with a baby photo - often there will be multiple baby photos attached to the profiles. 

Reading through these profiles might be a help for you in your donor search.  You can see our full donor catalogue here.  

We meticulously select, test, and screen our donors for various diseases in strict accordance with applicable quality and safety standards as outlined in the EU directives on human tissue and cells, as well as the Danish Tissue Act. 

Our screening protocols align with the rules and recommendations set forth by the Danish Health Authority and the Danish Patient Safety Authority. These guidelines are based on the requirements of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) for non-partner semen donations. 

The primary goal of these screenings is to exclude donor applicants with infectious diseases and serious genetic conditions. 

Sperm donors must undergo a comprehensive screening process, which adheres to our internal standards and the regulations of the countries to which we ship. Our selection criteria encompass donor age, health, risk behaviour assessment, donor interviews, questionnaire responses, review of the donor’s medical history and family medical history, a physical examination, sperm quality check, and an evaluation by our specialist doctor in clinical genetics. This screening process includes analysis of sperm, blood, and urine to test for sperm quality and a broad spectrum of infectious and genetic diseases, as well as regularly checks for sexually transmitted diseases.  

If you're curious about the details of our screening process, you can learn more on our website: Screening of Sperm Donors

GeneMatch is a genetic matching service that compares the genetic information of the donor and the recipient to minimise the risk of passing on genetic disorders to the child. It is not available for all donors, but on our website, you will be able to see which donors we can match you with. 

When both biological parents carry mutations in the same gene, it can increase the risk of passing a recessive genetic disease to future offspring. To reduce that risk, we offer a comprehensive genetic test called GeneMatch that screens your genes for 400+ recessive genetic disorders and compares them to your potential donor’s genes to ensure a healthier future for your child and peace of mind for you and your family.  

Learn more about GeneMatch here

We cannot put a time estimate on how often we get new donors, as getting approved as a donor is a long process. However, you can expect to see new donors a couple of times a month.  

Human cytomegalovirus HMCV, often known as CMV, is a herpes virus in the same family as the viruses behind cold sores, genital herpes and chickenpox. Like chickenpox, most people are infected with CMV at some point in their lives. CMV-negative women are at higher risk of contracting the infection during pregnancy. While the risk of contracting CMV via donor sperm is considered extremely low - and not confirmed – CMV-negative women may prefer sperm from CMV-negative donors. You can read more about CMV on our website: Screening of Sperm Donors.

Learn more about CMV status here

Blood type can be a factor to consider when choosing a sperm donor. If you have a negative blood type (e.g. O-, A-, B-, AB-), you may require a sperm donor with a negative blood type to avoid complications during pregnancy, such as hemolytic disease of the newborn. This occurs when the mother's blood type is Rh negative, and the baby's blood type is Rh positive, which can lead to the mother's immune system attacking the baby's red blood cells. If you have a positive blood type (e.g. O+, A+, B+, AB+), you may have more flexibility in choosing a donor with either a positive or negative blood type. 

It's important to consult with a healthcare professional or a reproductive specialist to determine whether blood type is a relevant factor in your specific situation and to ensure that any potential risks are adequately addressed. 

We offer exclusive donors whose samples are limited to a small number of families. At Born we have two types of exclusive donor categories. One with a worldwide family limit of 1 and another with 5 (1 family in up to 5 countries). If you are interested in hearing more about our exclusive donors, please contact us directly. 

Prices can vary based on different factors. For example, ID release donors are more expensive than No ID release donors, and prices also vary according to motility - meaning that a MOT20 unit is more expensive than MOT5. Please see an overview of all our prices on our website here.

No, the prices displayed on the website do not include VAT. How much VAT will be added to your order at the end of the ordering process depends on the shipping country. When ordering units for storage, Danish VAT (25%) will apply, as the units are stored here at our facility in Denmark. 

Some of our partner clinics have received discount codes which they are allowed to share with their patients. Please contact your clinic to see if they can offer you a discount code.