Seattle Sperm Bank is your trusted partner and resource when it comes to donor sperm. We are here every step of the way as your journey into parenthood. Explore our blog for topics from preconception to conception with donor sperm.
Personalizing Your Donor Search: Why We List Our Sperm Donors by Name
At Seattle Sperm Bank, we name our donors. Why? Because our donors are more than anonymous numbers to us, just as they should be for you. Though you may never meet your donor, it’s important for you to know as much about them as possible. We personalize our donors to help you better connect with them and make a more informed decision. It’s all part of our personalized donor-matching service. To see how this works, visit our online donor tool. Along with the donor names, here you will find...
Having Trouble Choosing a Sperm Donor? We Can Help!
Choosing the right sperm donor is an important decision. But it can be overwhelming, especially since we have hundreds of quality donors to choose from. So a good first question to ask is: What is most important to you? Consider both the physical and psychological characteristics you’d like to see in your child including personality, intelligence, sense of humor, and other intangible traits. Once you consider these things, you can then use one of our many helpful and comprehensive online tools...
The Benefits of Reserving Enough Donor Sperm
Using a sperm donor to conceive your child is a safe and effective way to start a family. But choosing the right sperm donor takes time. For those just starting the process, learn more about how to choose the right sperm donor. Once you do decide, you want to be sure there are enough donor units to help you successfully conceive. At Seattle Sperm Bank, we only work with donors who commit to donating regularly – at least once per week – so that we have enough available in storage now and in the...
Where Seattle Sperm Bank Ships Donor Sperm
It may not be the first thing you think of in the process, but shipping donor sperm is a critical part of a successful insemination. Using our industry leading cryologistics processes and equipment allows us to get high quality donor samples to you in a safe and timely manner. Shipping sperm requires expertise and special handling, and Seattle Sperm Bank is licensed to distribute our samples to all U.S. states and territories. We also work with carefully-vetted international partners to...
Choosing the Right Insemination Method for You
There are several safe and effective methods of artificial insemination, but choosing the best one for you can be confusing. This article explains and compares some common methods to help you make the best choice. The two most common and successful methods of artificial insemination are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and intracervical insemination (ICI or vaginal insemination). We know these acronyms can be confusing, so be careful not to mistake any of the terms above with...
Seattle Sperm Bank’s Screening Process for All Sperm Donor Applicants
Recent news reports about a lawsuit involving Georgia-based sperm bank Xytex Cryo International is of great concern to Seattle Sperm Bank (SSB) – as it should be for the entire industry. This particular suit centers on the inaccurate and allegedly fabricated application of a man who proved to suffer from schizophrenia, a condition that was not disclosed in his application. He also appeared to lie about his educational background and other important details. Regardless of the outcome of this...
SSB Connects Brings Donor Siblings and Families Together
Seattle Sperm Bank has created SSB Connects, its own proprietary Donor Sibling Registry, to help facilitate contact between parents of donor conceived children. This is only for those who officially declare their wish to connect with other families who used the same sperm donor. The goal of SSB Connects is to safely and comfortably facilitate this contact between parents of children conceived using the same donor. It helps create community, compare parenting experiences, exchange medical...
Keeping the Zika Virus Out of the Sperm Donor Supply
The recent and rapid spread of the Zika virus from Brazil to many other parts of South, Central, and North America has garnered much media attention lately. As it should. The Zika virus is mainly spread through infected mosquitoes moving from person to person. Once the virus is contracted, it can also be passed by sexual contact through semen. In fact, one confirmed case of the Zika virus being transmitted through sex was recently discovered in Texas. Recent research also suggests the virus...
SURE-CHECK System Ensures Safe Handling and Delivery
Choosing the right sperm donor to conceive is a major decision. It takes time, effort, and even some soul searching to find the best sperm donor for your needs. So when you finally do make a choice, you want to ensure the specimens you order match your selection. That’s where Seattle Sperm Bank’s proprietary SURE-CHECK system comes in. How SURE-CHECK works SURE-CHECK is a five step, double verified donor identity system developed by SSB. It’s designed to guarantee the chain of custody of semen...
30 Questions You Should Ask Your Sperm Bank
Using a sperm bank is a positive and effective method for conceiving a child. But there are many things to consider first. Below are 30 of the most common and important questions we are regularly asked. If you have any questions that are not addressed in this list, please contact Seattle Sperm Bank (SSB) directly for answers and assistance. What do you do as a sperm bank if a donor reports a medical or genetic issue, or if a child born using one of your donors has a medical or genetic issue?...
