A number of the state's men have been aroused to become donors, after a report in the local Tasmanian paper about the sperm bank almost running dry.
According to the Sunday Tasmanian, because of fewer men donating and there being more demand from interstate women, the bank is fast depleting its supply.
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Tas IVF director Bill Watkins said the story helped in generating interest and there has been a rush of men calling to find out more about becoming a sperm donor.
"We've had a huge response to the story," the Courier Mail quoted Dr Watkins as saying.
Tasmania Faces "Sperm Bank"-ruptcy
Depleting sperm stock hits Tasmania's population. Appeals to its men to 'come' forward.
Depleting sperm stock hits Tasmania's population. Appeals to its men to 'come' forward.
"They may not all show, but we'll probably see a few more follow up later," he added.
Business Booms at World's Biggest Sperm Bank
Business is booming for the world's biggest sperm bank, Denmark's Cryos, which is struggling to meet demand despite a soaring number of donors and new offices opening around the world.
Business is booming for the world's biggest sperm bank, Denmark's Cryos, which is struggling to meet demand despite a soaring number of donors and new offices opening around the world.
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