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Money paid to sperm donors rises as UK faces shortage

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Sperm donor compensation has risen from Â35 to a maximum of Â45 per clinic visit.

The Â10 rise comes into effect in England , Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October .

It is illegal to pay someone to donate sperm or eggs in the UK so the money is to cover expenses such as travel and accommodation.

UK fertility regulator acknowledged a shortage of egg and sperm donors but warned donating was a "complex decision".

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