The HFEA (The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority) have denied that changes to the law have reduced the number of men coming forward to donate sperm.

Despite claims from some doctors that the change in law, last year, to make donors waive their right to anonymity, had deterred donors, the HFEA say that is not the case. They admitted there was some regional differences where some health authorities were finding it more difficult to enlist sperm donors, but said that in other parts of the country, there was an excess supply. They also said that the ever-increasing success-rate of assisted conception has reduced the need for higher numbers of donations.

(An older woman who is trying to concieve via assisted conception has a far, far greater chance of success if she uses the donated egg of a younger woman.)

The HFEA have detailed information about the logistics and legal aspects of sperm and egg donation, which is valuable to anyone considering becoming a donor or anyone thinking of trying for a baby using donated sperm or eggs. Visit the HFEA website for more information.