{"id":1575,"date":"2025-11-03T18:12:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T18:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spermia.com\/?page_id=1575"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:31:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:31:41","slug":"sperm-recipient-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spermia.com\/en\/sperm-recipient-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Sperm Recipient FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;column_reverse&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;column_reverse&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; left_padding_tablet=&#8221;8%&#8221; constrain_group_4=&#8221;yes&#8221; right_padding_tablet=&#8221;8%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; class=&#8221;split-5050-row&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-8-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;split-left&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Spermia is a modern sperm bank based in Thessaloniki, offering specialized services to possible future parents, regardless of their family status, with the aim of helping them start a family, since 1996. With strict scientific criteria and absolute respect for safety and privacy, we provide personalized fertility solutions tailored to the needs of each person who trusts us.<\/p>\n<p>Our service is aimed at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Couples facing infertility problems, whether with a diagnosed cause or unexplained infertility<\/li>\n<li>Couples in which the husband carries or suffers from a genetic disease<\/li>\n<li>Women who wish to become mothers without a partner, through assisted reproduction<\/li>\n<li>Same-sex couples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;selection&#8221;]\n<h3>Donor Selection &amp; Information<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the donor selection process?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nDonor selection is an important decision and is always made with personalized guidance from our specialized counseling team. We take into account physical characteristics, educational background, interests, and medical history to ensure that the selection meets your needs and values.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What information can I learn about the donor?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nThe basic profile of a donor includes information such as blood type and Rhesus factor, height and weight, eye and hair color, level of education, profession or field of study, and medical history. It also includes personal interests or hobbies, family history, a childhood photo, and a recorded message from the donor.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Can I obtain information about the donor&#8217;s genetic history?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nYes, at Spermia we provide you with information about the genetic history of our donors. This information includes data from the donor&#8217;s parents and grandparents. This allows us to collect information on hereditary diseases going back up to three generations.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Can the couple reserve genetic material from a specific donor?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nThe couple may request the reservation of genetic material from a specific donor in order to ensure its availability for future assisted reproduction attempts.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How soon will the sample be shipped?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nOnce selected, Spermia will ship the sample immediately, but the exact date of transfer is determined by the Medically Assisted Reproduction Unit. Our team will provide you with detailed information about the procedures you need to follow and the delivery time.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tests-screening&#8221;]\n<h3>Tests &amp; Genetic Screening<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What tests are performed on donors?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]At Spermia, we screen our donors for genetic disorders specified by law, while also performing additional screening for a large number of genetic mutations. In addition, we perform molecular tests for possible infections, ensuring the quality and safety of the samples.<br \/>\nRead more details about what we test for <a href=\"https:\/\/spermia.com\/en\/sperm-recipient\/\">here<\/a>.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Can I do gene matching as a recipient with a donor?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nBy comparing your genes with those of your chosen donor, you can ensure that your child will not inherit any serious genetic diseases. That is why Spermia offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/spermia.com\/gene-matching\/\">gene matching<\/a> technique.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;documents&#8221;]\n<h3>Procedures &amp; Documents<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Married Couple&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>photocopy of IDs<\/li>\n<li>blood type tests by a microbiology lab<\/li>\n<li>marriage certificate<\/li>\n<li>recent marital status certificate \/ solemn declaration (in case a certificate of marital status is not issued in your country)<\/li>\n<li>document of permanent residence (applies to non-Greek residents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"display: inline-block; padding-top: 15px;\"><br \/>\nProvided by SPERMIA<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>signed consent in a special form<\/li>\n<li>solemn declaration for official information between your clinic and SPERMIA<\/li>\n<li>authorizations for the transfer of the sample<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Couples in Civil Union&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>photocopies of ID<\/li>\n<li>blood type tests by a microbiology lab<\/li>\n<li>deed of consent for couples in civil union<\/li>\n<li>recent certificates of marital status of the partners \/ solemn declaration (in case a certificate of marital status is not issued in your country)<\/li>\n<li>document of permanent residence (applies to non-Greek residents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"display: inline-block; padding-top: 15px;\"><br \/>\nProvided by SPERMIA<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>signed consent in a special form<\/li>\n<li>solemn declaration for official information between your clinic and SPERMIA<\/li>\n<li>authorizations for the transfer of the sample<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Single-Parent Family&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>photocopies of ID<\/li>\n<li>blood type tests by a microbiology lab<\/li>\n<li>deed of consent for couples in civil union<\/li>\n<li>recent certificates of marital status of the partners \/ solemn declaration (in case a certificate of marital status is not issued in your country)<\/li>\n<li>document of permanent residence (applies to non-Greek residents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"display: inline-block; padding-top: 15px;\"><br \/>\nProvided by SPERMIA<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>signed consent in a special form<\/li>\n<li>solemn declaration for official information between your clinic and SPERMIA<\/li>\n<li>authorizations for the transfer of the sample<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;regulations&#8221;]\n<h3>Legal Framework &amp; Regulations<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the law regarding the number of births?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nChildren born from gametes from the same third-party donor may not exceed ten or twelve, unless it is a new child born to a couple who already has a child from gametes from that donor.<br \/>\nFor this reason, we ask recipients to inform us of the birth of their child(ren) so that the donor&#8217;s file can be kept up to date.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;storage-transport&#8221;]\n<h3>Storage &amp; Transport of Samples<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How are sperm samples stored?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nSperm samples are stored in complete safety in special liquid nitrogen tanks, which keep the sperm at a temperature of -196\u00b0C. These conditions ensure that the samples remain in excellent condition and remain viable for a long time, even for years, without affecting their quality. This process is carried out with the utmost care and in accordance with the strictest safety standards to ensure the best results in assisted reproduction treatments.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Can I send a sperm sample to another city\/country?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221;]\nYes, we can send sperm samples to any city or country. The samples are sent in special tanks with liquid nitrogen, which make sure the samples stay at the right temperature during transport. These containers are transported by specialized biological material transport companies.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;medical-factors&#8221;]\n<h3>Medical Factors &amp; Treatments<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What determines the outcome of treatment using donor sperm?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The success of treatment with donor sperm depends on several individual factors. These may include the woman\u2019s age, egg quality, overall reproductive health, and the presence of any underlying gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or fibroids. Uterine health, hormonal balance, lifestyle factors, previous treatment history, possible immune conditions, and sperm quality also play an important role.<\/p>\n<p>Personalized assessment and monitoring by specialists contribute to maximize the chances of success.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What are the assisted reproduction techniques using donor samples?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Several advanced assisted reproduction techniques are available when using donor sperm. Your specialist will help determine the most appropriate option based on your medical history and individual needs.<\/p>\n<p>IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)<br \/>\nIVF is a well-established medical procedure in which a woman\u2019s eggs are fertilized with donor sperm in a specialized laboratory. Once fertilization occurs, carefully selected embryos are transferred to the uterus to support a healthy pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)<br \/>\nICSI is an advanced form of IVF that involves injecting a single sperm directly into an egg. This technique is used when greater precision is needed and offers increased control over the fertilization process.<\/p>\n<p>IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)<br \/>\nIUI is a less invasive assisted reproduction option in which donor sperm is placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation. It is commonly recommended for cases of mild infertility or reduced sperm motility and is often chosen as a first-line treatment.<\/p>\n<p>At Spermia, our specialists guide you through every option with care and expertise, ensuring a personalized approach that supports the best possible outcome.<br \/>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;safety-quality&#8221;]\n<h3>Safety &amp; Quality<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Is the sperm provided by the bank safe?&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Yes, all sperm samples undergo rigorous testing for sexually transmitted diseases or genetic diseases as required by law. In addition, collection, storage, and transport procedures adhere to strict medical and health regulations. All Medically Assisted Reproduction Units are required to check the donor&#8217;s file in order to receive a sample.<\/p>\n<p>Spermia operates under a State License issued by the Hellenic Authority for Medically Assisted Reproduction (eaiya.gov.gr), in accordance with Government Gazette B 2350\/2017 and B 234\/2023. We are also fully licensed to transport reproductive samples within the European Union (EU TE Code: GR009402).<br \/>\nOur laboratory strictly complies with Greek legislation and World Health Organization (WHO) standards for the freezing, cryopreservation, storage, and distribution of donor sperm\u2014ensuring the highest levels of safety, consistency, and reliability.<br \/>\nThe quality of our services is further reinforced by ISO 15224 certification, reflecting our commitment to excellence in healthcare quality management. 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