U.S. Donor Conceived Council surveyed sperm bank websites to analyze their publicly described business practices and compare those practices to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) guidelines, the American Association of Tissue Bank (AATB) guidelines, and DCC’s vision statement.
Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering laws regarding fertility fraud and donor conception, including Washington, California, and New York. Read this guide for an overview of legislation efforts and how you can advocate for change.
The United States is one of the largest exporters of sperm in the world because unlike many other countries, the sperm “donation” industry remains largely unregulated.