According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the Food and Drug Administration is considering lifting its ban on sperm donations from men who have sex with men. The FDA may also lift restrictions on donations of other tissues and organs from gay and bisexual men. While the FDA has not confirmed the report, a spokesperson acknowledged ongoing reviews of donor screening and testing protocols. The agency might release a draft of the new policy for public comment by summer, with a final rule expected by late 2024 or early 2025. In 2005, the FDA expanded its ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men to include sperm donations, citing concerns about HIV transmission. These policies were based on outdated assumptions about HIV prevalence among gay men, irrespective of individual risk factors. Last year, the FDA lifted the ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men, implementing gender-neutral screening based on individual behaviors. The FDA's evolving approach reflects a shift towards evidence-based policies and inclusivity in blood and tissue donation protocols. Sperm banks nationwide face shortages, particularly of donors from diverse backgrounds. Allowing donations from gay and bisexual men could alleviate this scarcity. Alice Ruby, executive director of the Sperm Bank of California in Berkeley, told the Blade that they reject gay and bisexual donors every week, amounting to approximately 400 men annually. #Queer Up Health