There are several possible complications that may occur
as a result of undergoing sperm donation treatment.The main complication
of treatment is the risk
of failure. However, the complication that causes the couple most
concern is the possibility of using the wrong semen sample.
Additional complications include the risk of infection.
When fertility drugs are used to stimulate the ovaries some women experience
mild unpleasant symptoms such as hot flushes, depression, headache etc.
These are normally short lived and are no cause for concern. Despite careful
monitoring a small number of women will develop ovarian
hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in stimulated cycles, and multiple
pregnancy.
