Frequently Asked Questions

We are able to allocate one vial per treatment. Once a pregnancy has been confirmed, you may be able to reserve additional vials from the same donor if available. This is discussed in more detail with your fertility coordinator.

Due to different state legislations, donor sperm cannot be transported interstate. Please ensure you are reserving a donor located within your state.

• In Victoria, you can only use our local clinic-recruited donor sperm.
• In New South Wales and Queensland, you can purchase from an overseas sperm bank or use our local clinic-recruited donor sperm.

This is discussed in more detail with your fertility coordinator and/or our donor team.

It is Rainbow Fertility policy that sperm from a known donor is quarantined for three months and the donor is to be rechecked for significant transmissible infections to avoid the possibility of an incubating infection at the time of gamete collection.

You will be provided with a profile of the potential donor(s) with non-identifying details such as physical characteristics, ethnicity, interests, education and career to help you select your ideal donor.

Yes, we can support Partner IVF in all our clinics.

Yes, the clinic offers an egg donor program to help couples or individuals attempt to become parents; however, by sourcing your own, a known donor treatment can potentially commence sooner.

10 years; however, in New South Wales and Queensland, an extension beyond ten years requires approval from the clinic. A formal written request must be sent to the Patient Review Panel (PRP) for approval in Victoria.

Rainbow Fertility cannot assist in the process of finding a surrogate. Intended parents (people wishing to become parents through surrogacy) must find a person willing to be a surrogate themselves; however, it is illegal to advertise for surrogates or for a person to advertise that she is willing to become a surrogate.

Surrogacy laws differ between states. The intended parent(s), the surrogate and their partner (if applicable) will be required to organise separate appointments to obtain independent legal advice. The intended parent(s) and surrogate must get advice from separate legal advisors. Rainbow Fertility requires copies of the written surrogacy arrangements, which will be reviewed by our internal surrogacy committee (Patient Review Panel in Victoria). Your family lawyer will be able to discuss this information in depth with you.

This depends on state legislation. In Victoria, traditional surrogacy is not permitted (i.e., When the surrogate also provides the egg).

Yes, but please consider that each state has different legislation regarding surrogacy, for example: in Victoria, traditional surrogacy is not permitted. We encourage you to discuss your options with your fertility specialist and refer to your own state Surrogacy Act for more information.

Yes, this is offered in all clinics. The number of deposits required will vary for each person. Storage is for ten years; however, in New South Wales and Queensland, an extension beyond ten years requires approval from the clinic. A formal written request must be sent to the Patient Review Panel (PRP) for approval in Victoria.

Please seek medical advice from one of our specialists before any procedure.