MD, Paediatrician Maria Bergkvist Hansen

Maria is Head of Medical at European Sperm Bank and works with medical evaluations related to the donors' initial and continuous qualification. Maria has 22 years of clinical experience, mostly within Pediatric Neurology. Maria Graduated from Aarhus University in 2000 and is a certified Paediatrician. At European Sperm Bank, Maria reviews content with medically related subjects, with particular attention to medical accuracy, the limitations of the evidence and clear information for readers. Maria is employed by European Sperm Bank.

Job title: Head of Medical, European Sperm Bank

Education: MD, Aarhus University

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What Does CMV Status Mean When Choosing a Sperm Donor?

CMV status is one of several factors to consider when choosing a sperm donor, and all European Sperm Bank donors are tested as part of the screening process. We discard all donations made by donors with an active CMV infection, and also allow you to filter donors by their CMV status. This enables you to choose an appropriate donor should your fertility clinic advise you to avoid CMV-positive donors, and ensures the risk of transmitting CMV to a donor sperm recipient or unborn child is extremely low.

Anne PetersenOct 1, 2026