Achieving pregnancy can sometimes come down to a different ‘take’ on traditional methods for conception. If you are considering donor sperm, or surfing sperm bank websites for information, you likely have been diagnosed with male infertility, or do not have access to a sperm source because of life circumstances.

Dr. Dan Gehlbach with Midwest Reproductive Center brings clarity and compassion to the conversation about third-party reproduction.

What to Expect with Donor Sperm Fertility Cycles

Grief and Acceptance. A prerequisite to pursuing third-party reproduction should involve honest conversations with your partner, and self-reflection to arrive at a decision to move forward with donor insemination.
Assessment and Action. A consultation with a fertility specialist and semen analysis will confirm male infertility factors, and determine whether donor sperm is a viable treatment option. If you are a single woman or same-sex couple, Dr. Gehlbach will explain how intrauterine insemination with donor sperm works, and set up a treatment schedule.
Research and Resolution. Midwest Reproductive Center can recommend reputable sperm banks for you to investigate. Once you decide on a donor, Dr. Gehlbach will direct the insemination so that you can achieve pregnancy.
You may not have scripted donor sperm into your life story, but Dr. Gehlbach reminds you to stay focused on the outcome—a happy ending—that donor insemination can help you achieve. Midwest Reproductive Center provides more information on donor services on its website, or you can call for a consultation with our board certified reproductive endocrinologist.