What requirements do egg and sperm donors in Bulgaria meet?

1. Sperm donors:

• are over 18 years of age;
• are not from HIV/AIDS risk groups;
• are with a good family medical history that does not indicate the likelihood of any hereditary conditions;
• are physically and mentally healthy and have never had any serious illness or surgery;
• have a normal semen analysis allowing freezing and successful thawing;
• have serologic testing for HIV, HBV & HCV, Syphilis and Chlamydia trachomatis;
• have testing for Thalassemia and Mucoviscidose.

2. Egg donors:

• are between 18 and 34 years of age;
• are nonsmokers or rarely smoke;
• are of normal weight;
• have strong physical and mental health;
• have serologic testing for HIV, HBV & HCV, Syphilis, Herpes, Cytomegalovirus, Chlamydia trachomatis and all other sexually transmitted diseases;
• have had a complete gynaecological examination;
• are with a good family medical history that does not indicate the likelihood of any hereditary conditions;
• have a good social status;
• are not from HIV/AIDS risk groups;
• have already had a child.