6. Is donation of sperm/oocytes/embryos permitted in your country? sperm Yes/oocytes Yes/embryos Yes
7. Are there specific compensation arrangements for donations of sperm/oocytes/embryos? Yes. The National Commission for Assisted Reproduction approved in 1998 the figure of 600 euros as compensation for the expense and inconvenience of the donor. Currently some private clinics are paying 1000 euros.
8. Are there specific criteria for donation of sperm/oocytes/embryos? sperm Yes/oocytes Yes/embryos Yes
- Donor: Adult (18 years old or more) and legally capable.
Sperm donor: no more than 50 years old. Oocyte donor: no more than 35 years old.
- No lucrative or commercial purposes.
- Good psychophysical health and they do not suffer from genetic, hereditary or transmissible infectious diseases to offspring.
- Written contract.
9. Are there specific non-medical criteria for selection of gametes/embryos to be used for MAP? Yes. Matching appearance and immunological compatibility of donor and future parent(s).
10. Are there special measures for the prevention of consanguinity? Yes. No donor can be parent of more than six children. This is controlled through the National Registry of Donors and the banks of the clinics of assisted reproduction.
11. In a homosexual couple, is a legal relationship possible between a child and the partner of the legal parent? No