Internationally recognised fertility clinic, Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM), has launched its own in-house donor sperm bank - a dedicated service to make donor conception easier, safer, and more supportive for those who need donor sperm in order to have a baby.
Establishing its own donor sperm bank means the Aztec-West based fertility clinic can offer patients a seamless experience from donor selection to treatment, with all care managed under one roof.
Every donor is carefully screened to the highest medical standards, giving patients confidence and peace of mind.
“This is a really exciting milestone for us and for the people we support,” said Karla Turner, BCRM’s lead for andrology services.
“Having our own donor sperm bank means we can give patients more choice and make the whole process feel more personal, supportive, and reassuring.
“The demand for donor conception continues to grow, with many people - including single parents by choice, LGBTQ+ couples, and those facing infertility - turning to donor sperm as a path to parenthood.
“BCRM’s new donor sperm bank is designed with inclusivity at its core, welcoming patients from all backgrounds and circumstances.
“Donors at the bank are not only thoroughly screened but are also motivated by a genuine desire to help others.
“Each donation represents an act of kindness, giving hope to individuals and couples who might otherwise struggle to have a baby, and every family we help create is a story of love, resilience, and generosity.
“This new service allows us to support more people than ever before, with the same compassion and clinical excellence that BCRM is known for.”
Although BCRM continues to provide access to sperm sourced from external banks in accordance with Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA) rules, the development of the new bank will help to keep up with demand.
Karla Turner and her team are keen to hear from men who would be willing to register as a sperm donor.
Karla said: “We welcome applications from men aged between 18 and 45 who are in good health and willing to commit to the donation process.
“All donors undergo medical and lifestyle checks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of future families.
“Following screening, men who are accepted as sperm donors will usually be asked to donate on a weekly basis for up to 12 months."
“Once the donation period has ended, it is essential to rescreen the donor 90 days later to exclude the presence of active infections before samples can be used in treatment.”Bottom of Form
While modest expense reimbursements are available, the emphasis is on altruism - creating families through generosity, not transaction.
BCRM www.fertilitybristol.com has one of the best success rates with IVF and other fertility treatments in the UK and is involved in innovative research covering a range of fertility issues.
Men who wish to explore the possibility of becoming a donor can obtain further information by emailing SpermDonors@BCRM.clinic
