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Can you donate your sperms for money in South Africa?

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Helping a stranger in need is a selfless and kind act, sperm donation is extending that gesture to help couples struggling with having children or single ladies who believe their biological clock is ticking and need to start their own families. A few questions you might ask yourself before thinking of donating your sperm is whether it is illegal to do so. You may also wonder how legit this is and where you may need to go to donate your sperm for money in South Africa.

In this article we will take you through the steps of preparing for sperm donation, legit clinics you can visit and the requirements you might need for you to be eligible for this procedure. One thing for sure is donating your sperm for money is legal in South Africa and as long as you do it at a licensed fertility clinic or a sperm bank.

What is Required for someone to be eligible for sperm donation for money in South Africa

To donate sperm through a licensed fertility or sperm clinic you must;

  • Be between 18 and 40 years of age and be able to prove it with your South African ID
  • Be willing to undergo screening and testing
  • Be in good health, there are few tests done to confirm this
  • Have no history of genetic or hereditary diseases
  • Having a healthy sperm count and motility

What is the process of sperm donation for money in South Africa

The steps to donate your sperm at a licensed clinic are as follow:

  • Initial screening- this is the part where you complete a medical history questionnaire then you undergo a physical examination where you go through blood tests and semen analysis to check if you are eligible for donation.
  • If you have passed the first process then you will sign a donor agreement that you have to go through and decide if you agree with the terms and conditions of the agreement.
  • Next step is providing a semen sample where you are given a private room at the clinic to masturbate and collect your semen.
  • This sample will be evaluated and frozen for future use.
  • You will be required to do a follow up testing to make sure your sperm is still healthy and infection free.

Confidentiality

The fertility clinic or sperm bank ensures confidentiality and your identity will be kept hidden. Only limited information like physical characteristics and medical history may be given to the child when they turn 18. Which means no children will pop up years later and claim you as their father.

Factors to consider before deciding to donate your sperm for money

  1. Age – sperm quality usually decreases with age so the younger you are the better chance of being eligible
  2. Medical History – Before you step into those doors of a sperm bank or fertility clinic, be mentally ready to accept whatever may be the results. This is where they check your blood for all STI’s including HIV and Aids. If you also have a history of certain medical issues it is highly unlikely that you are eligible.
  3. Lifestyle Factors If you are looking into donating in the future you might consider leading a healthy lifestyle to leave your body as pure as possible. Certain habits like excessive alcohol intake, smoking, obesity and drug use can disqualify you from being eligible

How much does sperm donation pay in South Africa

  • Sperm donation is considered a voluntary, kind and noble act in South Africa and donors are not paid for their contributions
  • Some clinics may offer compensation for expenses such as travel or time off work
  • The payment ranges from R3000 – R8000 per donation of sperm in South Africa depending on the clinic you visited
  • Some clinics offer a flat rate for all sperm donation while some add extra money for features such as height, sperm quality etc.

Clinics that offer payment for sperm donation

  • Cape Town – The Aevitas Sperm Donation Agency provides their donors with a seamless donation process from screening to donation. Donors are financially compensated for the time and effort they invest.
  • Johannesburg – Medfem Fertility Clinic is a Johannesburg based medical practice dedicated to helping people build families since 1980. Ages 21 – 35
  • AndroCryos situated in Johannesburg welcomes donors between aged between 21 and 35. 
  • Cape Cryo Bank situated in Cape Town, looks for men between 19 and 40 years of age.  
  • Vitalab Cryobank South Africa accepts applications from men aged 18 to 35. 
  • Wijnland Fertility Sperm Bank asks for donors to be older than 18 and younger than 40. 

Conclusion

In conclusion there is a legal way to go about donating sperm for money in South Africa which is through sperm banks and licensed fertility clinics. As discussed, this is not considered as selling your sperm. It is a noble kind gesture to help other couples or individuals struggling with fertility and for that you will be compensated for your time taken and transport used to come to help. You may also consider the  dangers of sperm donation and seek medical advice before going through the process. 

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