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Sperm donation is a vital path for many individuals and couples building their families, but it’s crucial to understand the legal considerations involved. In the UK, sperm donation is regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), which ensures that both donors and recipients are protected throughout the process. Here’s a breakdown of the key legal aspects to consider when using donated sperm.

At-home DNA kits have become hugely popular over the past few years. For many, they're a fun way to explore family trees or trace genetic heritage. But for those who have used, or contributed to, donor sperm, these tests raise important questions about privacy, identity and connection. From sperm donor anonymity to the growing impact of ancestry tests, here’s what you need to know—whether you’re considering donation, starting treatment or are simply curious.

Sperm donation is a deeply generous act that can help someone start or grow a family. However, we recognise that it takes substantial commitment on the donor’s part. Part of this commitment revolves around short-term changes to your lifestyle and routine to ensure the quality and safety of the donation samples that are collected. In this article, we’ll explain why abstinence matters, how it works in practice and what to expect throughout the donation process.

IVF is a hopeful but often complex journey. A recent study using artificial intelligence analysed over 4,000 IVF cycles to pinpoint the factors most likely to impact success—especially when using frozen-thawed embryos. We break down the findings in simple terms to help you better understand your chances and make more informed decisions about your fertility care.

Could your cycling routine be affecting your fertility? New research suggests a surprising link between time on the saddle and reduced sperm quality. In this blog, we break down what the science says—and what every cyclist planning a family should know.

This year, LSB is supporting the Donor Conception Network’s April appeal by matching every donation, pound for pound, to a value of £3000. We hope to see this amount doubled through our matching, raising funds for the crucial work done by DCN for donor-conceived children and their parents.

You may have heard that our partner clinic, London Women’s Clinic (LWC) has been the victim of a criminal cyber security attack. We have been assured by London Women’s Clinic that the incident was quickly contained; the technical teams took immediate action to shut the incident down, secure the IT systems and begin a thoroughContinue reading "Statement on cyber security incident"

In the UK, the journey to parenthood through sperm donation can take two distinct paths: the thoroughly regulated environment of fertility clinics and the largely uncharted territory of unregulated, informal arrangements.