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Submitted by: Alison Pullen
Unfortunately for many women in the UK demand for sperm donors consistently exceeds the number of men willing to become a sperm donor. However there are over 800 hundred births due to sperm donation in the UK alone each year, which is good news, but there are still many women who cannot find a sperm donor who is right for them.
So why is there a national shortage of sperm donors? What is it about sperm donation that stops men volunteering to become a sperm donor? Because let us face it, it is not taxing work. The conditions are favourable and supplies are easily replenished. So why the shortage?
1) Excellent Quality Sperm
One of the main reasons why men do not get to become a sperm donor is the fact that not many have excellent sperm quality. Becoming a sperm donor is about more than just ejaculating into a pot. The sperm itself must be of really high quality, for it needs to withstand the exertions of storage, transportation, differing temperatures and still be up for the long swim after being released again. Hence not all men are up to the job.
2) Sperm is Needed with Varying Characteristics
Obviously when sperm fertilises an egg, any resulting child will have some of the fathers and the mother s genes. These are passed from the sperm of the man and the egg of the women. Hence if couples are using sperm donors in order to have a child, then they usually want the sperm donor to resemble the male partner as closely as possible, so that any children will closely match the parent s characteristics, even though they do not share genes.
Consequently there are many types of sperm donors needed. The categories include; age, intelligence, appearance and in some peoples mind, social class and religion. Prospective parents match in different ways. Therefore sperm donors are needed from all categories; Jewish, blonds, black skinned, blue eyed, brunettes, old, tall, white skinned, average intelligence, skinny, and the list goes on. Hence the databases constantly need filling up with new men applying to become a sperm donor due to the numerous characteristic combinations.
3) Misconceptions of Becoming a Sperm Donor
Contrary to what people think, there is no financial compensation for those who become a sperm donor, but sperm donors can be paid for out of pocket expenses they have accrued due to donating sperm. Hence sperm donation is a very self-less act.
Also another misconception is that if you donate sperm you will end up fathering loads of children. This again is not true. Most sperm donor databases limit the number of children to a maximum of ten.
4) Sperm Donation is No Longer Anonymous
Due to an alteration in UK law dating back to April 2005, all men who father a child due to their sperm donation can be contacted by the child when they turn eighteen years of age. Or even at the age of sixteen if they are intending to get married. This means that sperm donors and those who are considering becoming a sperm donor need to be aware that they no longer have the right to remain anonymous.
However this does not mean that you will be responsible for any resulting children from your sperm donation. Both legal and financial responsibility falls to the donor recipients.
5) Sperm Only Comes from Men!
Unfortunately women are usually the ones who want a baby; most men are not too bothered. So here lays another reason why there is a shortage of sperm donors; men do not care as much as women about having families. This is probably why many men become sperm donors after they have finished their own families, for they have learnt to appreciate how lucky they are, hence they become a sperm donor and help other people to enjoy the dream of parenthood.
So there you are. Five reasons why there is a sperm donor shortage. However for any man reading this, who may be tempted to become a sperm donor, think about the following; sperm donors have above average sperm quality and motility, they are needed in all categories, so you fit the bill regardless of your age, religion, height, intellect, hair and eye colour. You may not get paid for your precious sperm but you can rest assured that not only will you not be out of pocket, you will be heavily conscious of the fact that you have done something really noble and gallant. Also even though you may find your child coming to see you in eighteen years time, it will not be for negative reasons. They will have been told of your courage and how you were prepared to help out their mother in a time of crisis.
Remember only men have sperm and us women cannot do it alone well not yet, and sometimes help is needed! We need men of all kinds to become sperm donors for which we will remain eternally grateful. Fulfilling people s dreams is not something many people have the opportunity to do in this lifetime. But you do! So what is stopping you, show the women of the United Kingdom just what you UK men are made of and do something wonderful
Register and become a sperm donor that is, if you are man enough.
About the Author: This article is contributed by Alison Pullen from the ConceptionDirect Publishing Team. She works together with founder Nigel and writes fertility and relationship articles. You can find more about how to
Become a Sperm Donor
and ConceptionDirect by visiting their website.
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