London Sperm Bank

“We’re so grateful to be able to make our family complete.” Read about Charlotte and Katie’s journey to motherhood with help from #londonspermbank here! bit.ly/3DOO9yo

It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and we wanted to take this moment to celebrate the hard work of the amazing women in our andrology and clinical teams who work tirelessly to recruit donors and help patients along their journey to parenthood... here's to you!

How do you find a sperm donor, and how do you know you're choosing the right one? In our blog post we describe the 4 things you should consider when looking for a #spermdonor and give some advice and best tips to help you on your journey: bit.ly/3Yg4yUY #londonspermbank

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month from London Sperm Bank! We want to take this time to shout out all of our amazing donors who make up part of the LGBTQ+ community, and to the efforts of all of our donors to help create wonderfully diverse families for all! #londonspermbank

Anonymity, Clinic Visits, and a Plastic Cup: What's It Really Like Being a Sperm Donor? In our blog post we spoke to several sperm donors about their experience donating at #londonspermbank and what advice they'd give to others. Check it out here: ow.ly/Gf5150M9gMJ

Did you know that 96% of #londonspermbank donors said that they would recommend donating at LSB to a friend or someone they know? We work hard to create a fun, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere for our donors and we're glad to see they love their time donating on our programme!

From Donor Conception to Donor Anonymity: Why Should I Choose a UK Sperm Donor? In our blog we break down the reasons why choosing a UK #spermdonor is more preferable than a donor abroad, and why it's important to consider your options! Check it out here: bit.ly/3hLnuuH

What makes up a semen sample? You don't have to be an expert andrologist to know that you'll find lots of sperm cells when taking a peek under the microscope - but what else will you find? Swipe across to find out! #londonspermbank

Part 2 of #spermdonation myths! We asked our team to share some of the myths they've heard about donating sperm and they really came through - let us know in the replies what are some of the myths you've heard! #londonspermbank #spermbank

Happy New Year from London Sperm Bank! We want to wish you all a wonderful 2023 and hope that it is even better than 2022! We'll see you back in the clinic when we open on Tuesday 3rd January #londonspermbank

Merry Christmas from London Sperm Bank! From our andrologists to our donor recruitment coordinators, and our amazing clinic staff, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! We'll see you back in the clinic on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 #londonspermbank

If it's not under your own tree, it's likely that one of your friends or family will be opening an Ancestry DNA Test this Christmas... but what's the impact of these DNA tests on sperm donation and anonymity? Read our latest blog to find out: bit.ly/3F6T1il

What do we mean when we say 'sperm concentration'? Well, it refers to the number of sperm cells found per millilitre of a semen sample. The WHO 2021 states that 16 million sperm per ml or more is considered normal, and anything less than this would be suboptimal.

"After a Life-Changing Accident I Decided to Become a Sperm Donor"... Read this one donor's story about their desire to help someone in need and their journey to donating sperm here: bit.ly/3iEUrcu #londonspermbank

You’re following us on Twitter, but what else? Did you know that we regularly post content on our TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook? (In fact, we’ve been known to go viral for a moment or two…) check out our social media handles below! #londonspermbank

What does 'motility' mean? We use this word a lot when talking about the quality of a sample - it refers to the sperm's ability to move forward in a straight direction. Normal motility range is around 40%, and you must meet or exceed this to become a donor at #londonspermbank!

Do sperm donors get paid for their donations? #HFEA regulations say that donors can receive £35 per visit to compensate for any expenses incurred whilst donating. Read more about it on our website: bit.ly/3WCzLRO #spermdonation

Why do we ask our donors to abstain before a visit to #londonspermbank? Head on over to our blog to find out why abstinence days are important, and how your days of abstinence can affect the quality of your sperm sample: bit.ly/3E9TVLU

"I Chose to Donate Sperm so That I Could Carry on my Genes" - Becoming a sperm donor is a great option for someone who may not want children of their own, but still wants to continue their genetic lineage... Read this donor's story about donating here: bit.ly/3t44rh4

53% of UK male respondents in a PET Survey stated that they would consider donating their sperm under the right circumstances... What circumstances would you require to consider donating your sperm? Let us know below and check out the report here: bit.ly/3UbmLRn