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How Much Do Sperm Donors Cost?

Embryo creation is a required part of the journey for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or surrogacy. Depending on your circumstances, that may include getting a sperm donor.

Cost is a common concern for those looking to grow their family and understanding the cost of using a sperm donor can help you budget for this part of the journey.

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How Much Does a Sperm Donor Cost?

Using a sperm donor can cost an average of $300-$1,500 per vial from a sperm bank in the U.S.

There isn’t a set cost for a sperm donor because the choices you make and the circumstances of your situation will dictate what goes into your cost.

Here are some examples of factors that may determine the cost of a using a sperm donor:

Sperm banks have rigorous vetting standards for any sperm donors for the donor themselves as well as for conditions that would impact your situation such as genetic conditions or sexually transmitted diseases.

The type of donor can impact the cost of the sperm donor. A known donor, for example, could mean lower overall costs than ID-disclosed donors.

Whenever the sperm is donated, the sperm bank has to store it and no matter how short or long that storage is, it incurs cost. Ask your professional for clarification on what you are responsible for when it comes to sperm donation cost.

You may need to have the sperm shipped from the sperm bank to your fertility clinic or your surrogate’s fertility clinic if pursuing IVF and surrogacy. Transportation costs help ensure the sperm arrives safely and is viable for use.

Different sperm banks have different fees for different things. Home insemination vs. IVF/intrauterine insemination (IUI)/intracervical insemination (ICI) is a prime example where costs differ based on your method.

A sperm bank offers a variety of services beyond the initial storage. Banking, organizing, screening and staffing are all additional services that may require additional cost.

Does Insurance Cover Sperm Donors?

Insurance doesn’t typically cover the cost of donor sperm. Although fertility services haven’t been covered by insurance plans in the past, more and more are offering coverage for fertility services. Talk to your provider to get clarification on what’s covered.

Sperm Donor Cost with IVF and Surrogacy

Budgeting for how much a sperm donor does cost is especially important if surrogacy is part of your path to parenthood.

Surrogacy can cost anywhere from $100,000-$250,000 and may be right for your situation if:

Surrogacy with a sperm donor can help increase the chances of a pregnancy by bypassing the issues mentioned above. You could include donor sperm’s cost when trying to work out a budget.

That way, when it comes to the steps of surrogacy, from the egg retrieval, embryo creation and even a surrogacy agencies fees for not needing to find donor sperm, you’ll have the sperm donor cost already planned for.

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