Become a sperm donor
How it works
1. Application
Start by filling in our online application form. You chose a date and time for your first visit. Your sperm sample will be analysed, and if successfully approved, we will invite you to the next steps.
2. Interview
You will meet with our donor coordinator to discuss your family history, to rule out any serious hereditary disorders. You will also be provided with further information about what it means to be a sperm donor.
3. Health Check
You will have a health check and physical examination with one of our doctors. Hereafter a blood and urine sample will be taken. The results is analysed and approved by our geneticist. You will be compensated for blood samples and the physical examination.
4. Counselling and Profile
The last step is counselling with our donor coordinator. We will finalise your profile and record an audio interview. Following successful completion of this stage, you will be approved as a qualified donor. At this step, you will also be compensated.
Become a sperm donor
Apply now
Enter your year of birth
Where do you want to donate?
Choose a date for your appointment
It is important that you do not ejaculate 48 hours before giving a sperm sample
Select a time period
Unfortunately, you cannot apply to become a sperm donor
To be a sperm donor you must be between 18 and 45 years old. The last possible day for donation is the day before turning 46. We expect you to donate for at least 1 year and with application time in mind, we do not accept applications if there is less than 18 months before turning 46. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Personal and contact information
How it works
First visit to European sperm bank
On your first visit to the sperm bank, simply turn up at the clinic and identify yourself at the reception (please bring your ID). We will ask you how many hours it has been since your last ejaculation. It must be between 48 and 72 hours.
You will then receive a cup and be shown to a room, where you will deposit your sample. When finished, just leave your sample at the reception desk.
Within a week, you will receive an email telling you if your sperm count is good enough to become a donor. If so, you can continue with the donation process
Good advice
Improving your sperm quality
Many men are able to improve their fertility with a few simple measures. Note that these are general pieces of advice to be combined with a healthy lifestyle:
- Exercise regularly
- Don't smoke
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night
- Cut back on your alcohol consumption
- Avoid drugs and anabolic steroids
- Don't have unprotected sex (STIs like chlamydia could harm your fertility)
- Get tested regularly for STIs
Frequently asked questions
Below you can find answers to our most frequently asked questions – our FAQ.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call us on 040 - 386 99 406 or write donor.de@europeanspermbank.com
According to DE-law, you cannot donate sperm anonymously. However, only children conceived as a result of your sperm will be allowed to contact you. European Sperm Bank will also know your identity.
You can donate in our Hamburg facilities at Altonaer Strasse 59 or at Altonaer Strasse 59.
We expect you to donate at least four times per month.
In total you can get compensated up to 80 Euro per visit.
- You will be compensated with 40 Euro for every approved donation: 30 Euro right away and 10 Euro after the donation has been screened for STDs and approved.
- You will also be compensated for routine blood sampling.
Become a sperm donor
Apply now
Enter your year of birth
Where do you want to donate?
Choose a date for your appointment
It is important that you do not ejaculate 48 hours before giving a sperm sample
Select a time period
Unfortunately, you cannot apply to become a sperm donor
To be a sperm donor you must be between 18 and 45 years old. The last possible day for donation is the day before turning 46. We expect you to donate for at least 1 year and with application time in mind, we do not accept applications if there is less than 18 months before turning 46. We are sorry for any inconvenience.