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The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has produced encouraging results with ten women successfully conceiving through the facility’s services, hospital officials said. Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Kumara Danthanarayana told the Daily Mirror that the initiative marks a major breakthrough in addressing infertility among Sri Lankan couples and individuals. “The sperm bank, which was launched recently, has already registered over 150 men as sperm donors. So far, ten women have conceived, and over 200 others are currently receiving support through this programme,” Dr. Danthanarayana said. He explained that the primary aim of the facility is to provide new hope for couples struggling with infertility. “Men who wish to donate sperm are required to undergo a series of medical examinations to ensure the safety and quality of donations,” he added. According to the director, the hospital has been receiving numerous inquiries daily from potential donors and couples seeking assistance. “We continue to guide those interested in the process and provide all necessary information,” he said. Meanwhile, medical experts point out that male infertility has become a significant factor in the growing number of fertility-related issues among young couples in Sri Lanka. They noted that laboratory tests on newly married couples reveal an alarming pattern — roughly one-third of men show signs of fertility complications. These include low sperm count, absence of sperm in the semen, or weak sperm motility, which limits the ability to fertilize an egg.