Canada updating sperm donor screening criteria for men who have sex with men – GLOBAL

April 19, 2024

Health Canada is changing its screening criteria for sperm donors, removing previous questions directed at some gay and bisexual men.

In a statement to Global News Thursday, the agency confirmed a CTV News report that the rules for men who have sex with men will be updated.

“After a review of the latest scientific evidence and feedback received from recent consultations, Health Canada is updating the donor screening criteria for sperm and ova donors to adopt a more inclusive screening approach,” said Mark Johnson, a Health Canada spokesperson.

“The new inclusive approach will replace the current men who have sex with men screening questions with gender-neutral, sexual behavior-based donor screening questions.”

Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/10434831/sperm-donor-screening-change-health-canada/