Critical sperm shortage in New South Wales drives online advertising campaign
A CRITICAL shortage of donor sperm has forced the largest IVF clinic in New South Wales to launch an online advertising campaign pulling in male generosity, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Tougher restrictions on imported sperm has shrunk already dried up supplies while new legislation, which gives children the right to know the identity of their donor father, has seen a big drooping in donor numbers.
Fertility experts said there were less than 10 registered sperm donors left in NSW, forcing many of the state's 24 IVF clinics to close the books on couples keen to conceive by donor insemination.The online campaign will target websites with tag lines such as: "you've got millions to spare, we only need one" and "a donation to us won't save a life; hopefully it will create one". IVF Australia said the ads were aimed at appealing to "men's generosity" as a donation could provide couples with the greatest gift, "a family of their own".
Call for sperm leads to rise in Tasmanian donors The Mercury
TASMANIAN men have risen to a call to donate sperm.
The Sunday Tasmanian last week reported that the state's sperm bank had almost run dry because of fewer men donating and more demand from interstate women. The sperm bank is down to its last four donors and, for the first time in the program's 35-year history, waiting lists will be introduced next month. Tas IVF director Bill Watkins said last week there had been a rush of men calling to find out more about becoming a sperm donor. "We've had a huge response to the story," Dr Watkins said. "About 30 calls and so far seven have booked follow-up appointments. "They may not all show, but we'll probably see a few more follow up later."
The Sunday Tasmanian last week reported that the state's sperm bank had almost run dry because of fewer men donating and more demand from interstate women. The sperm bank is down to its last four donors and, for the first time in the program's 35-year history, waiting lists will be introduced next month. Tas IVF director Bill Watkins said last week there had been a rush of men calling to find out more about becoming a sperm donor. "We've had a huge response to the story," Dr Watkins said. "About 30 calls and so far seven have booked follow-up appointments. "They may not all show, but we'll probably see a few more follow up later."
Tas IVF inseminated about 50 women with donor sperm this year, resulting in 18 pregnancies. For further information call TAS IVF 6224 1808 or email tasivfdonor.coordinator@bigpond.com
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