Ship frozen donor semen directly to your home with Canada Cryobank.
At-home insemination (AHI) refers to placing semen into the vagina, without intercourse, and is completed in the comfort of your own home.
AHI is a good option for those in good health, with no known fertility concerns, who want to begin their journey to parenthood through pregnancy.
Visit www.canadacryobank.com to see a list of currently available, Health Canada-compliant donor sperm options that can be used in a clinic setting or for AHI. Use the search table filter features to narrow donors to those that are suitable to your preferences.
For your chosen donor, select "Add to Cart" to begin the ordering process. Select the "Desired Quantity" of vials to purchase. Consider purchasing additional vials into storage with us for repeat pregnancy attempts and genetically related siblings. Conveniently enter and confirm your order details online. Place the order in the name of the individual who will be making direct contact with the donor sperm. This is the only individual that is permitted to use the donor vial.
Select the "Quantity to Ship" and a "Requested Delivery Date". 1 to 2 donor vials are recommended per pregnancy attempt. Any vials not shipped will remain in your storage account for your future shipment scheduling requests.
Schedule delivery during your fertile window. This will occur just prior to ovulation and is the most optimal time to conceive during your cycle. You may want to track your cycle for 2-3 months to feel comfortable identifying the best time in your cycle to perform the insemination.
Our standard processing and delivery timeline for confirmed orders is 2 weeks. For best planning, be sure to submit your delivery request at least one month ahead of your planned pregnancy attempt.
For faster delivery, we offer an Expedited Processing option ($125+HST fee invoiced separately). In this case, submit your order online choosing the nearest available shipping date. Send your Order ID, (Subject line: Expedited Processing request) by email to info@canadacryobank.com. All expedited requests must be approved by our client services team and generally leave our facility in less than 5 business days.
Complete consent forms specifying your ship-on date, which is the date that your order is released to the courier. Our team will manually adjust your date to match your paper form submission. We generally use Federal Express service with delivery estimated 1-2 business days to in-network locations. Be sure to check with your local courier for specific delivery commitment times.
Secured vials, not shipped, remain in your personal storage account for future shipping requests. Manage and extend your storage account conveniently in your user portal.
Consent forms, specific to your donor purchase, are sent to your email for completion along with your paid order confirmation.
Note: Paid orders cannot be released to the courier unless complete forms are received and on file. Our staff will do our best to accommodate your processing timeline, however, we cannot be responsible for missed deliveries due to courier delays, clinic confirmations, incomplete forms, or for any other reason.
After placing your order, register your account using the same email that the order was placed under. Log in to your user portal on www.canadacryobank.com to view order specific details including order status and tracking information.
A direct signature will be required to receive your order.
The frozen semen sample is shipped to you in a dewar (tank) that is saturated (or charged) with liquid nitrogen vapor. A charged dewar can keep the sample frozen for several days if left unopened. The sample must remain in the unopened dewar until you are ready to use it as premature opening risks thawing of the sample and the sperm may die.
The shipment includes instructions on how to handle the frozen vial of donor sperm from the Cryobank as well as how to administer at-home insemination with the barrel syringe (if requested).
A prepaid return label is included with your delivery. Carefully replace the lid on the tank and secure with the zip tie provided. Call the courier listed on the label to schedule pick up.
AHI fee includes a 7-day tank rental including the shipping date. Tanks not returned within 7 calendar days are assessed $35/day late fee. No exceptions.
Tanks not returned within 30 calendar days are considered lost or missing and billed at full replacement value (CAD$1800 + import rates).
Any tank damage, including damage to the lid, will be billed at full repair or replacement cost.
Please consult with a licensed physician or healthcare professional on all matters related to your cycle and insemination.