Using donor sperm with our IVF package
If you have any questions about IVF at abc or how to start treatment please contact our experienced team who will be happy to help.
IVF with donor sperm treatment is also available from as little as £70 per month with our payment plan options*.
For more details visit our payment plans page.
*What's included in our IVF package?
Our abc IVF package is a comprehensive and affordable fertility package which includes all of the below. With this package, you can use sperm obtained through a known sperm donor, third-party UK sperm bank or international bank.
- Treatment consultation
- Screening tests (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & HIV)
- Monitoring scans & blood tests (Oestradiol & Luteinizing Hormone)
- Ovarian stimulation and trigger medication
- Up to 3 weeks luteal support medication (progesterone pessaries)
- HFEA fee
- Counselling (elective)
- Clinical advice
- Egg collection & sedation
- Blastocyst culture (if appropriate)
- Fresh embryo transfer
- Early pregnancy scan
- Follow up consultation
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step to starting treatment?
The first step to starting treatment at our clinic is to book an Initial Consultation and Scan. This is a 45 minute appointment with a specialist Nurse Consultant.
The first part of the appointment includes an advanced Pelvic Assessment Scan which will help us assess your egg reserve, the health of your uterus, endometrium (lining of the womb), ovaries and follicles.
You will then have a consultation with your Consultant who will explain your results, discuss your medical history, answer any questions you may have and talk you through your individualised treatment plan.
If you are ready to go ahead, you can start treatment as soon as your next menstrual cycle.
Where do you get your donor sperm from?
We work with only recognised and licensed donor banks to provide the best quality sperm. All sperm donors have to be in good health and are screened for sexually transmitted diseases and some genetic disorders. The sperm is assessed as high quality before being approved for donation.
We also work in partnership with the Cryos International Sperm Bank and the European Sperm Bank where you can access their donor bank and order sperm direct with them to then be delivered to our clinics.
Is there a waiting list for donor sperm?
Typically, there is no waiting list for donor sperm. However, availability can vary based on your specific needs, particularly due to a current shortage of sperm donors from BAME communities.
What information can you access about the sperm donor?
You can learn several details about the sperm donor, including their physical description (such as height, weight, eye colour, and hair colour), the year and country of their birth, their ethnicity, and whether they had any children at the time of donation, including the number and gender of those children. You'll also find out their marital status and medical history. If the donor chose to, they might have left a personal description or a goodwill message for any potential children.
When do I pay for my treatment?
You will be required to pay a deposit after your Initial Consultation and Scan to secure your Treatment Consultation. The outstanding amount will then be taken after your Treatment Consultation.
Please see our Terms and Conditions for details.
Choosing a sperm donor
When it comes to choosing a sperm donor, you can choose from a known donor, one of the third-party sperm banks we partner with in the UK, or an international bank.
The third-party sperm banks we partner with only accept the highest quality of sperm from donors who have passed a strict HFEA screening process, to ensure you have the best possible chance of success.
We'll work with both partners to ensure we find a donor to match the couple’s specific characteristics. You will be able to view details of skin, eye and hair colour as well as education and medical history.
Whilst you won't receive identifiable information from your donor, children conceived from donor sperm are able to obtain this information once they turn 18.
Excellent IVF success rates
Clinical pregnancies per embryo transferred | IVF & ICSI | Jan 19 - Dec 19 | Under 35 | CREATE Fertility St. Paul's
Excellent IVF success rates
Our expert medical team, specialist protocols and technology allow us to consistently deliver excellent IVF success rates, whilst remaining true to our commitment to offering affordable IVF treatment in the UK.
At abc ivf (satellite centre) we are proud to work in partnership with CREATE Fertility (licensed centre), where egg collection, embryology and embryo transfer procedures take place; this allows us to offer our patients excellent success rates for an affordable price.
*£70 payment plan is based on our IVF with donor sperm package with a 50% deposit, paid over 36 months with an interest rate of 9.9% APR fixed. Payment plans provided by third party humm financial services, eligibility criteria apply, application process required.