A donor program is a program in which sperm, eggs, or embryos are donated by individuals to be used for assisted reproduction, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or artificial insemination. Donor programs are typically run by fertility clinics, and are used to help individuals or couples who are struggling with infertility to conceive a child.
The most common type of donor program is sperm donation, in which men donate sperm to be used for artificial insemination or IVF. Egg donation is also a common type of donor program, in which women donate eggs to be used for IVF. Embryo donation is another type of donor program, in which embryos that have been created through IVF but are not needed by the individuals who created them, are donated to be used by others.
There are several types of donor programs, including: