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If we decide that we are both going to have artificial insemination, can we use sperm from the same donor?

By Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 09/01/2022

Generally, each insemination would use a different sperm donor. Sperm donation in many countries is anonymous and the donor is assigned by the ferrtility clinic based on the immunological and physical characteristics of the patient.

However, if both women can be matched with the same donor based on these criteria, and there is sufficient sample available, theoretically it is possible, if not probable.

If in a state or country that allows free selection of the sperm donor, then yes, it is possible to use sperm from the same donor.

 Michelle Lorraine Embleton
Michelle Lorraine Embleton
B.Sc. Ph.D.
Biochemist
PhD in Biochemistry, University of Bristol, UK, specialising in DNA : protein intereactions. BSc honours degree in Molecular Biology, Univerisity of Bristol. Translation and editing of scientific and medical literature.
Biochemist. PhD in Biochemistry, University of Bristol, UK, specialising in DNA : protein intereactions. BSc honours degree in Molecular Biology, Univerisity of Bristol. Translation and editing of scientific and medical literature.