New Fertility Network UK figures have revealed that since the start of 2017 alone, 13 areas in the UK have cut-back or stopped funding NHS IVF services altogether, with more local authorities planning to follow suit.

Getting a sperm check is one of the first things that happens when you apply to be a sperm donor with Semovo. But what are we looking for?

Sperm counts are at an all-time low according to a new study – and the Western lifestyle is getting the blame.

Do you have ginger hair? Then you’re in demand as a sperm donor.

How healthy are children born via a sperm donor? In the largest study of its kind to date, new research has shown they’re just as healthy – and with similar wellbeing - as the general population.

Our clinic at Pall Mall Medical, St Paul’s Square, has seen a recent surge in applications, making our Liverpool sperm bank one of our busiest clinics.

To help you decide if being a sperm donor is right for you, here are some of the latest questions we’ve been asked by men interested in donating to our sperm bank.

Want to find out what actually goes on at a sperm bank? Our sperm bank manager, Jo Adams, gives an insight into a typical day at Semovo – a day which involves everything from welcoming new sperm donor applicants to patient matching and keeping abreast of the latest regulations.

The 10-family limit is a rule that applies to all sperm donation in the UK. But do you know why it’s so important?

For many guys struggling with infertility it’s a taboo topic that isn’t openly talked about. But its impact can be devastating. A diagnosis of infertility can trigger feelings of guilt, frustration and failure.