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There are extensive screening processes

As we mentioned, the entire process is not so direct. It requires many steps and procedures before anything is approved. Part of that process is screening. This is where the sperms are checked for any diseases such as HIV, STDs and genetic irregularities that might be present.

The donor is also assessed medically for things like sexual history, and family genetic history among other things that could potentially affect the sperm quality.

After a while, these donations are screened again to make sure everything is perfect.

Therefore the safest way is to use legal sperm donations rather than backdoor donations which are not well examined.

There are ideal donations

One thing that the clinics won't tell you is that there are certain ideals and qualifications that they are looking for. Most women who opt for insemination often pick donations that are ideal in height, colour and other factors. For that reason, clinics don't just pick any donations thrown their way. In the real sense, they are a business so they have to pick donations according to demand in order to minimize losses.

Your kids might track you down

These days, nothing is truly anonymous even when it comes to sperm donations. When you sign an anonymity form at the clinics, it doesn't prevent your kids from being curious about who their donor is. Technology is so advanced that donors are often surprised when some of their offspring come knocking at their doors on a random day. Things can go either way when this happens. It can be a very awkward experience seeing each other for the first time or a good experience when you don't mind reuniting with your biological children.

So if you are considering being a sperm donor, this is a possibility.

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