Sperm donator with congenital heart disease?

[doodle789]

Can someone tell me if a man with a congenital heart disease (ASD) and asthma running in the family (daughter) is likely to be accepted as a sperm donor?

[elixirhtc]

As seen in a case where nine out of 24 children received a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) following sperm donation, a sperm donor with a genetic cardiac problem such as HCM may be able to pass it on to their children.

[johnystetzer@gmail.com]

Can someone tell me if a man with a congenital heart disease (ASD) and asthma running in the family (daughter) is likely to be accepted as a sperm donor?

A man with congenital heart disease, such as atrial septal defect (ASD), and a family history of asthma is unlikely to be accepted as a sperm donor. Sperm banks have strict medical screening criteria to minimize the risk of passing genetic conditions to offspring. Congenital heart defects can have hereditary components, and asthma also has a genetic predisposition.

[user456talk]

Sperm donor eligibility is strict and varies by country and clinic, but generally, most sperm banks screen for genetic and medical conditions that could be passed to offspring.

In this case:

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect, and many sperm banks exclude donors with inherited or potentially inherited conditions. Some minor ASDs that close on their own might be less of a concern, but it depends on the clinic.

Asthma in the family (daughter) may not be an automatic disqualifier, but if there’s a strong genetic component (e.g., multiple family members affected), it could raise concerns.

The best approach is to check with a specific sperm bank or fertility clinic, as they have their own medical screening criteria. Would you like help finding specific guidelines for a country or clinic?