Fertility Glossary

Clinic-recruited donor

A donor recruited by a clinic or sperm/egg bank rather than known to you.

Donor conception

Clinic-recruited donors are screened and registered with the HFEA and, in the UK, are identifiable to donor-conceived people once they reach adulthood.

Also known as: anonymous donor, clinic donor, bank donor

Sources

HFEA — Donation
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

Related terms

Identity-release donor

A donor whose identifying details can be requested by donor-conceived adults.

Known donor

A donor you already know, such as a friend or relative.

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