FCC Fertility Blog

A third-party reproductive service such as sperm donation is a great option for single women, lesbian couples, or heterosexual couples dealing with male-factor infertility.

You have made one of the most important steps in your fertility journey – you’ve decided you will conceive via sperm donor. So what’s next? Using a sperm donor is a great option for those intending to start a family on their own, with a partner who has ovaries, or a partner whose sperm they can’t use due to health or genetic reasons. There is much to consider for your family, but simplifying your path will help you in your search for the perfect candidate.

When was the last time you took stock of your healthcare goals, including fertility and family planning? Your fertility, aka the quality and quantity of your sperm, is directly linked to your overall health in a few different ways. This isn’t to say that someone leading a healthy lifestyle cannot experience a fertility issue, but if you’re not practicing good health habits and also have a fertility concern there’s a very good chance your doctor will recommend making some changes, either before treatment or in conjunction with. 

A sperm bank is much more than what we see on television – at least it should be. Whether you’re intending to conceive on your own, with a partner who has ovaries, or with a partner whose sperm you can’t use due to health or genetic reasons, family planning contains many components. Making an informed decision for your fertility journey can be a daunting task; however, arming yourself with knowledge will help you in your search for a high-quality sperm bank.

Every year in April, National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) helps to raise awareness and educate the public about infertility and reproductive care. Because infertility is often considered to be a “woman’s issue,” men are often left out of the conversation. However, infertility affects men just as much as it does women.

If the thought of finding the right sperm donor feels stressful, don’t let it get the best of you. While the process might seem overwhelming, the stringent requirements of the screening process ensure that you are choosing from only the strongest candidates. In fact, less than three percent of applicants are accepted as donors.

For men who don’t want any or any additional children, getting a vasectomy is an easy, safe, and effective way to permanently prevent pregnancy. In general, men who choose to get a vasectomy have put a lot of deep thought into the decision and are certain that this is the right option for them and, if applicable, their partners. However, life can be unpredictable and sometimes lead to an unforeseen change of heart.

From men with male factor infertility to single women to lesbian couples, sperm donation provides many people with the means to create a family in which sperm is not otherwise available. Although anonymous sperm donation (e.g. choosing an anonymous sperm donor from a database) is the most common arrangement, some people choose to work with a known sperm donor. Known sperm donors are typically friends, family members, or acquaintances that have agreed to donate their sperm.

For men who don’t want any – or any additional – children, getting a vasectomy is an easy, safe, and effective way to permanently prevent pregnancy. In general, men who choose to get a vasectomy have put a lot of deep thought into the decision and are certain that it is the right option for them and, if applicable, their partners. However, life can be unpredictable and sometimes lead to an unforeseen change of heart.

The topic of elective fertility preservation is often centered on women who freeze their eggs when they’re young so that they have the option of having a child later in life. This is because women go through a well-documented and defined aging process known as menopause, which is the stage of life in which a woman no longer menstruates or produces viable eggs.