For donors
To donate can be a life-changing decision. Understand your rights, responsibilities and the implications of this altruistic act.
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What is donation?: Because of donation, those who are unable to have children of their own are given the opportunity to have the family they want.
How you can donate: In the UK, in order to donate you will need to contact a fertility clinic that is licensed by the HFEA to receive donations.
Resources for donors - advice & support: Your decision to donate sperm, eggs or embryos is an important one with life-long implications. There are a number of organisations that can provide further information about the issues involved.
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Donation: am I eligible?
Sperm donation: You will need to fulfil certain criteria to establish your suitability to become a sperm donor. Find out if you are a suitable candidate.
Egg donation & egg sharing: To become an egg donor, you will need to fulfill certain criteria to establish your suitability.
Embryo donation: Find out if you meet the right criteria to become an embryo donor.
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Your rights & responsibilities as a donor
Your information: What can your donor-conceived offspring find out about you.
Your legal responsibilities: If you donate through an HFEA-licensed clinic, you will not be legally responsible for any child born as a result of your donation.
Applying for information: Donors are entitled to request information from the HFEA about the number, sex and year of birth of any people born as a result of their donation.
If you donated before 1 April 2005 you are automatically anonymous.