Egg and sperm donor candidates must pass certain medical tests, as well as a psychological study.
Within the psychological analysis, the life habits of the potential donor are evaluated in certain aspects such as:
- Nutrition.
- Sleeping habits.
- Consumption of toxic substances.
- Leisure and hobbies.
- Practice of safer sex.
If the gamete donor candidates also pass the psychological study, they will become donors and the whole donation process will begin.
Read the full article on: Psychological Assessment of Egg & Sperm Donors ( 43).
By Amalia Bayonas Psy.D., Ph.D. (psychologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rut Gómez de Segura M.D. (gynecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 02/19/2021
