Table 2 Factors Affecting Altruistic Sperm Donor Demand Estimates in Canada
From: Feasibility of an altruistic sperm donation program in Canada: results from a population-based model
Model Parameters | Base-case | Best-case | Worst-case |
|---|---|---|---|
Female population base (20–44 years of age) | 5,567,965 | 5,567,965 | 5,567,965 |
Demand from same sex couples | |||
Proportion of women living in same-sex relationship | 0.528% | 0.528% | 0.528% |
Proportion of female same-sex couples wishing to have children | 15% | 15% | 25% |
Proportion of female same-sex couples meeting screening criteria for donor insemination | 98% | 98% | 98% |
Demand from single women | |||
Proportion of single women aged 20–44 years of age | 39.3% | 39.3% | 39.3% |
Proportion of single women seeking sperm donation | 0.06% | 0.06% | 1% |
Proportion of single women meeting screening criteria for donor insemination | 98% | 98% | 98% |
Demand from heterosexual couples | |||
Number of women in heterosexual relationships between ages 20–44 years | 3,335,815 | 3,335,815 | 3,335,815 |
Proportion of couples experiencing fertility issues | 16% | 16% | 16% |
Proportion of couples affected by male infertility | 24.0% | 24.0% | 24.0% |
Proportion of couples seeking donor insemination | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3% |
Proportion of couples meeting screening criteria for donor insemination | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% |