Donor medical history

[HiroshimaBaby]

Hi, Im looking to identify a Donor Profile with one of the Sperm banks - Xytex, California cryobank and not sure how much attention i should pay to the medical history? I am seeing profiled which match my criteria but then when i see multiple instances of cancer and heart issues and related deaths, i worry. Not getting clear guidance from my fertility doc either. Any advice would be welcome. I will be a single mother - fyi.

[ListerMummy]

This seems surprising as the banks themselves usually screen out anyone with a family history of serious health problems, unless they’ve occurred at very advanced ages. The two banks you mention are both highly reputable. Have you tried contacting them to ask more?

[ListerMummy]

Also, you’ve probably thought of this, but does your clinic have anyone like a donor co-ordinator/nurse who can advise? If you’re really stuck, you could ask them to refer you to a genetic counsellor.

[Persipan]

Realistically, surely most people have some sort of stuff going on in their family medical history? Look at it this way, if you were trying to conceive with a partner, would you be overly worried about their grandmother having had cancer, or whatever? Probably not. So personally I was relatively chill about it.

Best of luck and I hope you find the right donor for you very soon.