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 Some countries restrict use of donor sperm to heterosexual, married couples. Single women, gays and lesbians in these countries may need to go abroad for procedures related to artificial insemination. In Italy, the use of donor sperm is illegal, for anyone.
Legal systems aren’t the only obstacles to fertility treatment. Residents of countries that look favorably on the practice may nonetheless face stiff costs for the various procedures, according to a recent article in Glamour magazine. This has led to an increase in patients traveling to other countries for treatment, sometimes via packages including hotel, air fare and other typically tourist-oriented features.
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We ship from both our United States location and our office in Denmark. We’ve safely and efficiently sent donor sperm to over 50 countries. Feel free to contact us at any time if you need help navigating the ever-expanding welter of conflicting national rules, customs regulations and health requirements. In many cases, we can help patients abroad find fertility specialists who can explain specific national regulations and practices. Here are just a few: Amid continuing political debate, some countries – Sweden, Norway, Holland, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Australia – no longer allow the use of anonymous donor sperm. Anecdotal evidence and coverage in the press suggests that these new regulations have created a shortage of donor sperm amid lengthy delays, a limited donor selection, rising prices and privacy concerns.
Other countries – the United States, Denmark, Belgium, Greece, Spain and Turkey, to name a few – maintain anonymity as well as political sparring over the moral and legal aspects of assisted fertility.
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