Donor sperm: when it helps, and how it works under India's ART Act 2021.
For couples where a male partner has no retrievable sperm, a regulated donor programme — operated under a government-registered ART Bank — can make parenthood possible. This page explains the process, the law, and what to expect.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shweta Agarwal, MBBS, DGO · Last updated June 2026
Govt. ART-registered
Aansh Hospital & IVF Center is a registered ART Bank under India's ART (Regulation) Act, 2021. ART Bank Reg. No.: MH/AB/2024/11445/Chandrapur/91. Verifiable on the National ART & Surrogacy Registry. Donor sperm at Aansh is handled solely within this registered, regulated framework — never outside it. View our registrations →
When is donor sperm recommended?
Donor sperm is considered when the male partner's sperm cannot be used for assisted reproduction after full evaluation. Common situations include:
- Non-obstructive azoospermia — where no sperm are produced and surgical retrieval (TESA/PESA) yields no viable cells
- Severe male-factor infertility that does not respond to treatment or surgical sperm retrieval
- Genetic conditions with a high risk of transmission to offspring, following genetic counselling
- Absence of a male partner (single-person family building)
A fertility specialist will discuss every available option — including surgical sperm retrieval — before recommending donor sperm. Results vary by individual clinical factors. No outcome can be guaranteed.
How regulated sperm donation works under the ART Act 2021
Donor screening
Sperm donors undergo a mandatory screening protocol under the ART Act 2021 before any sample is accepted: semen analysis, blood group & Rh typing, infectious-disease screening (HIV, hepatitis B & C, syphilis, others), and a detailed medical and family history. Only samples meeting regulatory standards enter storage.
ART Bank & storage
Accepted samples are cryopreserved and held in the registered ART Bank (MH/AB/2024/11445/Chandrapur/91). The ART Act 2021 mandates records and traceability, and a single donor's sample may not be supplied to more than one commissioning couple.
Anonymity
Sperm donation is legally anonymous under the ART Act 2021. Donor identity is not disclosed to the recipient, and recipient identity is not disclosed to the donor. Any child born is legally recognised as the child of the recipient couple.
Consent & counselling
Informed written consent from the recipient couple is required before any donor-sperm procedure. Pre-treatment counselling is part of the regulated process. The couple's treating specialist discusses implications, alternatives and the procedure in detail before proceeding.
What to expect at Aansh
- Consultation & evaluation — A detailed review of both partners' history and investigations with Dr. Shweta Agarwal.
- Discussion of options — All alternatives including surgical sperm retrieval are discussed before donor sperm is recommended.
- Matching & consent — Anonymous donor matching is handled within the registered ART Bank framework. Informed written consent is obtained.
- ART procedure — Donor sperm may be used in IUI, IVF or ICSI depending on the recipient's clinical situation. The cycle is monitored with regular scans.
- Follow-up — Ongoing support throughout the treatment cycle and beyond.
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Information for prospective sperm donors
Aansh Hospital & IVF Center operates a regulated sperm-donor programme under its registered ART Bank (Reg. No. MH/AB/2024/11445/Chandrapur/91), issued by the National ART & Surrogacy Registry under the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021. Participation is subject to the eligibility, screening and anonymity requirements of the Act.
Under the ART Act 2021, semen may be obtained from a male donor aged between 21 and 55 years. All donors are required to give informed consent, undergo the mandatory screening protocol, and agree to the legal anonymity framework. A single donor's sample may not be provided to more than one commissioning couple.
Sperm donors are not paid for their gametes. The sale, purchase or trade of human gametes is prohibited under the ART Act 2021 (Sections 29 and 33) — there is no lawful "paid sperm donation" in India. Donation is entirely non-commercial and is handled only within a registered ART Bank.
If you wish to understand whether you may be eligible as a sperm donor under this regulated programme, you may enquire via our registrations page or contact the clinic directly.
Medical note: Information on this page is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. Outcomes depend on individual clinical factors. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions about donor sperm
When is donor sperm used?
Is sperm donation legal and regulated in India?
Is the sperm donor anonymous?
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Can I be paid to donate sperm in India? Is there a paid sperm donation centre?
Questions about donor sperm options? Speak with Dr. Shweta Agarwal.
Message us on WhatsApp or call. No medical history is needed to start the conversation, and nothing is decided in one visit.