6 month sperm quarantine?

[Kris217]

Hi again,
I've noticed a few times now something about a 6 month sperm quarantine policy.
Can anyone please tell me what this is about?

My partner and I wanted to order from overseas but if this policy will effect us we'd need to order earlier than we though.

Thanks for any info
Kris

[Indadhanu]

It's 6 months from the time of collection, basically for HIV (and possibley other diseases?) that may not show up at first, so they test again after 6 months just to make sure. If you have a donor in mind and want him to donate, you'll have to think about it and get him to donate at least 6 months before you want to start TTC. If you are ordering unknown donor sperm I think that would have already been through the quarantine period, so it shouldn't be an issue (unless Australia quarantine again because it comes from overseas?).

You'll definitely have to talk to your clinic about it though, they'll know the full details.

[Kris217]

Oh i see, thank you for clearing that up Leasha
We'll definitely ask a clinic about it, would hate to be ready then find out we have to wait an additional 6 months!
I do wonder though if it's been through proper testing at a US clinic if it still would need to be tested here....

Kris

[Indadhanu]

I guess it depends on the testing and policies, and how they vary between countries.

[Lulu]

How does that work? Aren't the samples frozen?

[Kris217]

Good question Lulu