coronavirus pandemic has caused low stock at fertility clinics.According to Daily Mail, desperate couples are turning to Facebook to find sperm donors as fertility clinic stocks are depleted and IVF treatment is delayed.It's claimed demand is so high that some men are charging fees of up to £200 for sperm samples – which is illegal.Others are requested to donate their sperm "naturally" – via sex.
International shortages of sperm donations due to current lockdowns across the world has reportedly fuelled an online black market.The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has warned this black market is unregulated and carries significant risks such as sexually transmitted infections or genetically inherited disorders, according to.