Sperm donor-conceived children

Adult children conceived via sperm donation may request information about the donor from the EAZW. The following charts show, for example, how many births result from sperm donation and whether donors agree to make contact.

Since the Reproductive Medicine Act came into force in 2001, anonymous sperm donation has been prohibited in Switzerland. The donor’s personal details, health status at the time of donation and physical appearance are recorded. When a birth occurs, this information is reported to the Federal Office for Civil Registration (EAZW).

Legislation

Reproductive medicine legislation

The Federal Act of 18 December 1998 on Medically Assisted Reproduction lays down the conditions under which the methods of medically assisted reproduction may be used.

Further information

Reproductive Medicine Act effectiveness review

The FOPH reviews the effectiveness of the Reproductive Medicine Act.

Parliamentary Motions

Since the Reproductive Medicine Act went into force in 2001, more than 30 parliamentary motions have been submitted on the topic.

Expert opinions and recommendations

Expert opinions and recommendations on the legal regulations governing reproductive medicine

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Last modification 08.04.2025

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Contact

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Biomedicine Division
Biosafety, Human Genetics and Reproductive Medicine Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
3003 Bern
Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 463 51 54
E-mail

Print contact

https://www.bag.admin.ch/content/bag/en/home/zahlen-und-statistiken/zahlen-fakten-zu-fortpflanzungsmedizin/kinder-aus-samenspende.html