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Donor conception

For anyone with experience of sperm or egg donation to share support and advice. Please remember this board isn’t for debate about donor conception.

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Home insemination/donor sperm with 54 year old man

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GemRose · 09/07/2019 18:55

Hey everyone, I’m new here Smile I’m 29 years old and it will be my first time TTC within the next few months. A close family friend has very kindly offered to be my donor and we have decided to co-parent, everything discussed and worked out. Only problem is his age - he’s 54. He’s had blood tests etc and will be having a sperm count/motility test on Thursday but I know there’s a lot more to consider when it comes to age and they can’t always test for things related to that.
I guess my question is - has anyone else used a donor this age or had a partner this age that fathered children? Do you think it’s too risky? After cryos no longer delivering to home addresses it’s my last option...
Thanks Smile

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Persipan · 10/07/2019 06:38

Can I ask why you feel treatment in a clinic isn't an option, if you were previously planning to use Cryos? Cryos could be quite pricy when you add everything up; IUI in a clinic probably wouldn't work out much more expensive.

HopelesslydevotedtoGu · 10/07/2019 06:46

After cryos no longer delivering to home addresses it’s my last option...

Do you have the option of aiming to try naturally with a future partner though?

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GemRose · 10/07/2019 11:56

I suppose I would have to consider it if I really needed to but IUI would be one of the last options for me as it’s more invasive and I have no fertility issues at present, however I guess I would consider it if I really had to.
I had some news this year which made me have to think about having children soon, so waiting for a future partner unfortunately isn’t something I want to risk. And I don’t really want to go down the route of finding a donor online as I’m wary after other people’s experiences.

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bobstersmum · 10/07/2019 12:21

Dh was 50 when he fathered our now 2 year old who is perfectly strong and healthy, and I was 36 too so even more a risk I suppose.

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GemRose · 10/07/2019 14:42

@bobstersmum that’s great to hear! And congratulations Smile

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H2OH20Everywhere · 10/07/2019 18:51

A friend fathered his youngest at 70 something! He's a great father, even though he wasn't expecting to have young kids around at his age.

bobstersmum · 10/07/2019 19:39

Thank you and best of luck to you op!

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GemRose · 10/07/2019 20:08

@H2OH20Everywhere wow that’s amazing! That’s made me feel a lot more confident Smile
@bobstersmum Thank you lovely Grin

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