Proudly part of the City Fertility Network
Proudly part of the City Fertility Network
We have donor sperm available nowAt Rainbow Fertility, we are proud to offer Australia’s largest selection of donor sperm through our partnership with Addam Donor Bank. We have a large range of donor sperm with a variety of characteristics, ethnicities and backgrounds for you to choose from available now.
From your first consultation to selecting a donor and starting treatment, we’re here to guide and support you.
There are many reasons why individuals and couples may choose to use donor sperm to help grow their families. At Rainbow Fertility, we recognise that everyone’s fertility journey is unique, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Using donor sperm may be an option for:
Donor insemination is a fertility treatment that involves placing treated donor sperm directly into the uterus. The method of artificial insemination most commonly used is Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI).
While donor insemination can be a suitable option for some, it’s not the best treatment option for everyone. Its success can depend on a range of factors such as the recipient’s age, the presence of endometriosis, and whether the fallopian tubes are healthy and unblocked. A fertility specialist will assess your individual situation to help determine if donor insemination is the best pathway for you.
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a fertility treatment where an egg is fertilised with donor sperm in a laboratory incubator before the resulting embryo is transferred into the recipient’s uterus. Partner IVF is also an option using donor sperm. From the beginning of the cycle to embryo transfer, the process typically takes around three to four weeks.
Your fertility specialist will tailor your IVF treatment plan based on your unique medical history, age, diagnosis, and other fertility-related factors, ensuring a personalised and considered approach.
Download the Addam Donor Bank app or visit Addam Donor Bank’s website to browse Australia’s largest selection of clinic-recruited donor sperm. You can search our donors and shortlist potential matches today.
Download the app now on the App Store or Google Play Store.
After exploring potential donors, it’s time to book an appointment with one of our fertility specialists. At your initial appointment, we’ll discuss the donor sperm process and your medical history to create your personal treatment plan. Your specialist may request routine fertility blood tests and will discuss your genetic testing. Rainbow Fertility strongly recommends that all patients accessing donor sperm complete expanded carrier screening.
Once you have a treatment plan, our Patient Services Team will send you a patient registration form to complete and return.
You will now receive a detailed donor sperm cost quote and our e-booklet to guide you through the donor sperm process so you are fully informed and confident in the process.
With your registration complete and treatment plan confirmed, you can now submit your reservation preferences for up to three donors. Please ensure your selected donors are suitable for your treatment type (e.g. Donor Insemination or IVF). Our donor team will work with you to review your preferences to reserve a single donor. Please note that from your reserved donor, you can order one or two vials of sperm, and one vial is used per cycle.
If you have completed genetic testing, you can only reserve a donor once the results have been returned. Results can take up to six weeks.
Australian law requires all donor sperm recipients to complete two counselling sessions with an ANZICA-accredited counsellor. These specialist counsellors are trained in infertility and understand the emotional, ethical and legal complexities of donor conception.
Once all the steps are completed and your documents returned, you’re now ready to commence your treatment with either donor insemination or IVF.
*The order of these steps/requirements may vary depending on your circumstances.
At Rainbow Fertility, we are proud to support LGBTQ+ individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. No matter who you love or how you identify, we can help you access our donor sperm with tailored support and advice.
Our fertility specialists and nurses will provide you with all the information you need, every step of the way. You will also have access to our fertility counsellors to fulfil mandatory counselling requirements and help you understand the legalities and implications of using donor sperm.
We proudly partner with Addam Donor Bank, Australia’s largest donor sperm bank, offering the largest and most diverse range of donors for you to choose from.
Download the app now on the App Store or Google Play Store.
For more information, visit addamdonorbank.com.au, call 1300 023 326, or email contact@addamdonorbank.com.au.
Donor sperm is provided by individuals who altruistically donate to help individuals and couples achieve their dreams of parenthood. This is carried out under strict regulations to ensure the highest standards of safety, ethics, and transparency.
A known donor is someone you have a personal connection with who has agreed to voluntarily donate their sperm. This could include a friend, relative, or trusted individual.
A clinic-recruited donor is someone who voluntarily donates sperm to an unknown recipient. These donors undergo comprehensive medical screenings to ensure the highest standards of safety, including testing for transmittable and genetic conditions, as well as a mandatory three-month quarantine period for sperm donation.
Additionally, clinic-recruited donors receive professional counselling to ensure they fully understand the legal and emotional implications of donation. Strict regulations and limits are also in place to manage the number of families that can be created from each donor, ensuring ethical donor usage.
This thorough process provides peace of mind for those using clinic-recruited sperm, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with all fertility regulations.
The cost of donor sperm depends on the donor selected, and costs start at $1500. For more information, please contact our Fertility Advice Centre or refer to our Treatment Costs page.
Donor insemination is a fertility treatment that involves placing treated donor sperm directly into the uterus. The method of artificial insemination most commonly used is Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI).
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a fertility treatment where an egg is fertilised with donor sperm in a laboratory incubator before the resulting embryo is transferred into the recipient’s uterus. Partner IVF is also an option using donor sperm. The whole process, up to the embryo transfer stage, usually takes around three to four weeks.
Rainbow Fertility Fertility strongly recommends that all patients accessing donor gametes through Addam Donor Bank complete expanded genetic carrier screening or genetic counselling. This important step helps recipients to understand any potential risks and implications of their selected donors’ carrier status.
Expanded carrier screening results must be returned before selecting a donor. If you would like more information, your fertility specialist can explain genetic carrier screening to you.
People of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds are welcome to become sperm donors if they meet these criteria:
Clinic-recruited sperm donors with a student, working holiday or temporary working visas will not be accepted to the program. Donors with temporary resident visas may be accepted to the program if they meet the above requirements
