⚠️ Would You Use a Sperm Donor Found on Social Media? The UK’s fertility regulator, the HFEA, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) both warn that unregulated sperm donation can carry significant medical, legal and emotional risks. While finding a donor through social media or informal arrangements may appear to be a quicker, easier or more affordable route to parenthood, the reality can be very different. Without the safeguards of licensed fertility clinics and regulated sperm banks, intended parents may face unexpected legal disputes, undetected genetic or infectious diseases, limited access to medical history, and a lack of oversight regarding the number of families created from the same donor. What may initially seem like a cost-saving option can ultimately lead to far greater financial, emotional and physical costs for intended parents, donors and, most importantly, any future children. Building a family is one of life’s biggest decisions. Before choosing a...