Fertility Glossary

Donor sperm

Sperm from a donor used in fertility treatment.

Donor sperm is used in IUI and IVF, including by single parents by choice and same-sex couples. US sperm banks must follow FDA donor eligibility and screening requirements.

Related terms

IUI (intrauterine insemination)

Prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus.

Donor egg

An egg from another person used in IVF.

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