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29 January 2026: Donor sperm shortage and huge price increases put strain on women’s pregnancy plans

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Australia is facing increasing pressure on access to donor sperm, with shortages and rising costs affecting people seeking fertility treatment. These constraints are influencing reproductive choices and treatment timelines across the country.

Dr Anne Clark, Medical Director of Fertility First - Genea Sydney South, provides expert insight into the factors contributing to limited donor supply and what this means for patients navigating fertility care.

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Dr Anne Clark

Anne trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist before becoming the first female doctor in Australia to obtain the CREI subspecialist qualification in reproductive medicine and fertility more than 28 years ago. She is currently Medical Director of Fertility First, which is an IVF and Fertility Clinic that also focuses on lifestyle modifications and peri-conception health to maximise a couple’s fertility and healthy ongoing pregnancies.

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