Raef Faris

Keywords Infertility sperm donation psychosocial motivation cross-border reproductive care Introduction A sperm donor is a person who donates their sperm to enable others to have children. After the introduction of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in 1990 the number of patients using donor sperm initially decreased. However, donor sperm use has significantly risen in recent years.

What is implantation? Implantation is when a fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus marking the beginning of pregnancy. It is a highly complex process that involves an interaction between the embryo and the lining of the uterus. The woman’s body goes through various preparatory steps behind the scenes before the urine or blood tests indicates positive pregnancy. The main changes occur in the ovaries and womb.