Sperm Banks

N.W. Andrology and Cryobank was Founded in 1986. The facility provides sperm banking for personal use and anonymous sperm donor samples.

Anonymous sperm donors are typically ages 18 – 35 and are recruited form colleges and universities in Montana and Washington. Every donor candidate is screened for the existence of sexually transmitted diseases and genetic disorders and is expected to submit blood, urine and semen samples for evaluation. In addition, they must pass a comprehensive physical exam and answer a number of highly personal questions regarding their sexual partners, family and medical histories and overall lifestyle.

The men chosen to be anonymous sperm donors are expected to take the opportunity seriously and commit to being part of the donor program for at least six months. In addition, donors are asked to deposit sperm on a regular basis. Anonymous sperm donors are compensated for their donations. (Amount disclosed to current N.W. Andrology & Cryobank donors only.)

Men who opt to store sperm for personal use can come into the office to provide a specimen. Do-it-yourself kits are also available for those who feel more comfortable producing their sperm bank samples in the privacy of their own home. They can expect to pay $50 – $90 to for each specimen frozen and an additional $149/yr – $199/yr for storage.

In addition to its sperm banking services, N.W. Andrology also offers egg donation and a host of assisted reproductive technology services. For more information on sperm banking at N.W. Andrology & Cryobank’s Missoula, Montana or Spokane, Washington office, send an e-mail to: nwandrology at qwest.net.

N.W. Andrology & Cryobank Inc.
Address: 508 West 6th, Suite #610
Spokane, WA 99204
Main Phone: 800-786-5251 or -509-232-0132 509-232-0145 (f)
Sperm donor inquiries:
Washington – 509-232-0134
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 (PST)

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New York Cryo is the only Long Island area sperm bank licensed by the state of New York. The facility preserves and stores sperm for men with impending infertility due to vasectomy, cancer treatments or the onset of any other illness.

In general, men depositing sperm for personal use at a later time may schedule an appointment for sperm collection at any time. Men fighting cancer, however, should attempt to make deposits before beginning treatment. All men using the New York Cryo sperm banking services are encouraged to provide multiple samples for storage, particularly if the future mother is over 35 or if the man hopes to have multiple offspring. Though studies show preserved sperm are just as capable of fertilizing an egg as fresh sperm, there is no guarantee that a pregnancy will result from the use of he sperm.

In addition to banking sperm for personal use, New York Cryo also collects sperm from directed donors. These are men supplying sperm so that a specific, known female recipient may be impregnated. In all cases, sperm is collected via masturbation. If it is not to be used immediately, the sperm will then be cryopreserved and stored in the sperm bank.

The costs to preserve and store sperm vary. In general though, sperm processing will cost about $300 and storage fees for one year are about $575. In addition, the may also be fees for lab work and semen analyses. In most cases, insurance companies will only pay for sperm cryopreservation when it is a necessary step due to the onset of an infertility-evoking illness, treatment or procedure.

New York Cryo
900 Northern Boulevard, suite 230
Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: 516-487-2700 or 877-7NYCRYO
E-mail: info@nycryo.com
Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8a – 5p.

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Midwest Cryobank, a division of Midwest Sperm Bank, offers sperm banking services for pre-vasectomy and cancer patients as well as an anonymous sperm donor program.
In order to become a sperm donor at this Chicago-area sperm bank, applicants must complete an extensive questionnaire Medical history, family history, sexual history, hobbies, education, profession…expect to provide information on all those topics and more. A psychological profile will also be required.

As candidates move forward with the process of becoming a donor, they will make multiple trips to Midwest Cryobank to provide samples semen and other biological samples for evaluation. Each will be tested for genetic disorders, sexually transmitted diseases and substance abuse. The entire application process can take up to six weeks. Within the pool of candidates applying to be a Midwest Cryobank sperm donor, approximately 95% will be rejected.

The five percent of sperm donor applicants that are accepted will be required to make at least a six-month commitment to being a Midwest Cryobank donor. In addition, they must agree to make, at minimum, twenty-four sperm deposits. (One per week for 6 months.) Sperm donors are paid $75 for each viable sample collected. Samples are only deemed viable after showing no negative results during their six-month quarantine period.

Midwest Cryobank
Address: 4333 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60615
Phone: 630.810.1201
E-mail: info at midwestspermbank.com
Office hours vary. Call to make an appointment.

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N.W. Andrology and Cryobank was Founded in 1986. The facility provides sperm banking for personal use and anonymous sperm donor samples.

Anonymous sperm donors are typically ages 18 – 35 and are recruited form colleges and universities in Montana and Washington. Every donor candidate is screened for the existence of sexually transmitted diseases and genetic disorders and is expected to submit blood, urine and semen samples for evaluation. In addition, they must pass a comprehensive physical exam and answer a number of highly personal questions regarding their sexual partners, family and medical histories and overall lifestyle.

The men chosen to be anonymous sperm donors are expected to take the opportunity seriously and commit to being part of the donor program for at least six months. In addition, donors are asked to deposit sperm on a regular basis. Anonymous sperm donors are compensated for their donations. (Amount disclosed to current N.W. Andrology & Cryobank donors only.)

Men who opt to store sperm for personal use can come into the office to provide a specimen. Do-it-yourself kits are also available for those who feel more comfortable producing their sperm bank samples in the privacy of their own home. They can expect to pay $50 – $90 to for each specimen frozen and an additional $149/yr – $199/yr for storage.

In addition to its sperm banking services, N.W. Andrology also offers egg donation and a host of assisted reproductive technology services. For more information on sperm banking at N.W. Andrology & Cryobank’s Missoula, Montana or Spokane, Washington office, send an e-mail to: nwandrology@qwest.net.

N.W. Andrology & Cryobank Inc.
2831 Fort Missoula Road Physicians Center #2, Suite #106
Missoula, MT 59804
Phone / fax: 406-549-0958
Sperm donor inquiries:
Montana 406-549-0958
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (PST)

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Located on the outskirts of Louisiana, Reproductive Resources provides a full range of semen banking and testing services. The company specializes in recruiting candidates and processing samples for its anonymous sperm donor program.

Men recruited for the program are typically recruited from local colleges and universities or are referred to Reproductive Resources by current donors. While applying to be a sperm donor, potential donors will be asked to provide a great deal of personal information—medical history, hobbies, education, sexual partners, etc. Sperm donor candidates will also be required to supply biological samples. Semen samples will be analyzed for resilience, mobility and sperm count while blood and urine samples will be screened for controlled substances, sexually transmitted diseases and genetic defects. A comprehensive physical will also be administered.

Donor candidates must pass each test satisfactorily to be considered for the anonymous sperm donor program. If a candidate fails any portion, the qualifying process will cease and you will be rejected from the program.

Once accepted as a sperm donor, men will be expected to make regular sperm deposits. Reproductive Resources donors are paid a total of $50 for donating sperm. Twenty-five dollars is paid when the sperm sample is provided and the remaining $25 is paid once the donor’s sperm has cleared quarantine.

Contact Reproductive Resources for additional information.

Reproductive Resources
3901 Houma Blvd., suite 223
Metairie, LA 70006
800.227.4561
contact at reproductiveresources.com
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8a – 5p

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Procreative CryoBank is one of the primary facilities for submitting anonymous sperm donations in the Midwest. Ideal candidates for the Anonymous Semen Donor Program are ages 19 – 40, have a body mass index of 28 or less and have attained educational training beyond high school. Donors must be a St. Louis area resident and be available to participate as a donor for at least two years. Much of that information will be confirmed during your first phone conversation. Those meeting the criteria will then be asked to complete a Donor History Packet (available online at www.ProcreativeCryobank.com via the forms link or at the Procreative CryoBank office). The questionnaire will address education level, sexual history, lifestyle, family background, and reasons for wanting to become a sperm donor.

The next step in the process is testing. You’ll then be expected to make multiple visits to the St. Louis office to provide samples for semen analysis. You will also be evaluated for overall physical fitness as well as infectious, genetic and sexual diseases. If it is determined you are a candidate for further assessment, additional sperm samples will be collected, maintained in quarantine, and tested regularly for the next six months to ensure accuracy of all previous test results. Once accepted as a Procreative CryoBank sperm donor, you will be expected to have blood drawn and tested every three months.

At Procreative Cryobank, all precautions are taken to maintain sperm donor anonymity. Donors are assigned an identification number that is used for all documents and samples. In the case that you want to allow your personal information to be released, you must provide Procreative CryoBank with written consent to that fact. Anonymous sperm donors are paid $50 when viable deposits are made and an additional $50 after the specimen have made it through quarantine without the appearance of any negative test results.

In addition to the anonymous sperm donor program, Procreative CryoBank also offers cryopreservation services for men and women wanting to store sperm and ovarian tissue for their own personal use. All samples provided by women must be collected on-site at the St. Louis, MO office but men have the option to collect samples on-site or at home.

Procreative CryoBank
Address: 3009 North Ballas Road, Suite 352C
St. Louis, MO 63131
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: (314) 997-3620
E-mail: iivfc2@aol.com

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Park Avenue Fertility may be as elite as the street for which it is named. The facility does offer an anonymous sperm donor program but details are reserved for candidates who take the time to fill out an initial application. You can obtain the form by calling and requesting an application. Fill it out completely and return the application to Park Avenue Fertility. A specialist will review your application and if you are deemed an acceptable candidate, they will explain the remainder of the process, step by step, from there.

Most facilities offering anonymous sperm donor programs require extensive information about potential donors. Some of the general information requested may include data on your physical characteristics, family background, hobbies, profession, education and a
family medical history that goes up to three generations back.

All sperm banks require potential sperm donor candidates to undergo a slew of biological sample testing. They screen for genetic disorders such as Tay Sachs, Cystic Fibrosis and Sicle Cell Anemia. In addition, all facilities test donor candidates for the full gamut infectious diseases. And of course, you will need to provide semen samples for analysis. How many depends on the sperm bank. That’s not all. Most sperm banks require a full physical too, including blood and urine sample work-ups.

Sperm banks often have commitment and sperm deposit standards for their donors. Many require donors to commit to six months or a year of donations and that regular sperm deposits be made at least once each week. Payments for sperm bank deposits could be anywhere from $40 per acceptable sample to $200 per sample.

If you’re serious about becoming a sperm donor, contact Park Avenue Fertility to get your initial application and to schedule a consultation so you can learn the specifics of their program.

Park Avenue Fertility
20 Park Avenue
New York City, NY 10016
212.779.1608

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The Cleveland Clinic Center for Advanced Research in Human Reproduction, Infertility and Sexual Function (CARHRISF) was founded in 1993 and is part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System. One of the many specialties of this branch of the clinic is sperm banking. Much of the center’s efforts are geared towards cancer patients wanting to store their sperm for personal use only due to upcoming treatments or procedures.

As with most sperm banks, sperm banking at the Cleveland Clinic’s CARHRISF is an outpatient procedure that can be done at almost anytime. However, it’s ideal for cancer patients to bank sperm before beginning chemotherapy or undergoing any procedures. In addition, they should bank multiple samples to increase the likelihood of producing a pregnancy in the future. For optimal semen samples, sperm deposits should be made 72 hour apart. If time is of the essence, deposits can be made as soon as 24 hours apart.

Sperm can be stored for an indefinite amount of time but researchers have not confirmed successful pregnancies from sperm frozen too much beyond 10 years as of yet. It’s also important to keep in mind that though use of cryopreserved sperm to impregnate women has a success rate that is constantly rising, there is no guarantee that your sperm will produce a viable embryo and successful pregnancy.

The national average costs of sperm banking is $1500. That figure includes the processing and freezing of three sperm samples and storage of those samples for five years. Check with The Cleveland Clinic for specific rates for collection, preservation and storage.

The Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Ave Desk A19-1
Cleveland, OH
216.444.8182

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Time, dedication and the ability to test well. That’s what it takes personally to become an anonymous sperm donor for Xytex. Physically, there are a number of other standards that must be met.

Potential Xytex donors must be between the ages of 18 and 38 and live near a Xytex sperm banking facility. Take your pick between Augusta, GA and Atlanta, GA. As a result, many candidates are recruited from college campuses and through referrals of current sperm donors.

The first step to becoming a Xytex sperm donor is to call for an initial evaluation. If you are deemed an appropriate candidate, you will be asked to fill out an extensive medical history questionnaire. A specialist will review the medical history and if everything looks okay, you will be asked to produce an initial semen sample for further evaluation.

From that point, you will go through a variety of tests including evaluation for genetic disorders, sexually transmitted diseases and overall physical fitness. Meanwhile, your semen will also be analyzed for sperm count, mobility and overall quality. In addition to all of that testing, you will be interviewed by Xytex staff to assess the psychological and behavioral traits of each candidate. The entire qualifying process takes approximately six weeks.

As a donor, Xytex will require that you make a one-year commitment to the anonymous sperm donor program. And those tests you went through during the initial application process, you’ll have to re-do those every six months as long as you’re a participant in the semen donor program. In addition, you are encouraged to deposit sperm at least once per week with 3 days of abstinence before each sample is given. Each specimen you provide will stay in quarantine for six months before being released for purchase by a potential recipient.

All Xytex donors are released from any financial right to any children that may result from use of their sperm. In addition, donors relinquish all parental rights to a resulting child when they join the Xytex anonymous sperm donor program. Some information about donors is supplied to recipients of your sperm but unless otherwise directed, it will only be non-identifying information—height, eye color, blood type, ethnicity, etc. It’s also common to release information about your education, profession and your family’s medical history (as documented on your application) to recipients. In addition, Xytex also allows donor to make more personal information available for potential recipients: childhood photos, adult photos or live audio interview.

Men donating sperm with Xytex who are indifferent about anonymity do have the option to sign up for ID Release. Donors who opt for ID Release agree to let personal identifying information to be revealed to their offspring once the child turns 18. The child is then able to attempt to find the donor if they so choose.

Sperm donors are paid $65 for each acceptable specimen. In addition, current donors receive $20 for every donor candidate they refer that is accepted as a donor. If that candidate agrees to be a donor himself, the donor who initially referred him will receive $100.

Xytex Corporation
1776 Peachtree Street Northwest Suite 175
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-881-0426
E-mail: xytex2@yahoo.com

Xytex Corportation
1100 Emmett Street
Augusta, GA 30904

**You must call in to pre-qualify. No walk-ins at either location.

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