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We do care!

Blog written by Amy Erickson Hagen GIVF Compliance Officer Do they care or do they just collect the money? I can tell you, we do care! Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. (CLI) has been in business since 1971, you can’t do that … Continue reading

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Two Week Wait Stir-crazy

Blog written by CLI Family Forums Moderator Desiree Once the donor insemination is completed, there is a two week period before a pregnancy confirmation test is completed at the fertility specialist’s office. Although this does not seem like a long … Continue reading

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Celebrity Baby Names

Blog written by CLI Family Forums Moderator Desiree Whether you like them or not, celebrities always seem to come up with some creative names for their children. Here are a few of my favorites from past and present. 2011 – … Continue reading

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Common baby names

Blog written by CLI Family Forums Moderator Desiree An article from ABC News reports how unconscious influences may be to blame for creating common baby names. Of no surprise, one of the greatest influences may be due to television. Popular … Continue reading

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Club CLI: Top Five Reasons Why You Should Join TODAY

5. Become a part of an exclusive Club and receive monthly specials made available only to you for an annual fee of only $100! 4. View our newest donors before they are made available to the general public! By becoming … Continue reading

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Is everyone pregnant?

Blog written by Amy Erickson Hagen GIVF Compliance Officer Why is it when you are on the quest to become a parent or have another child everyone seems to be pregnant? My girlfriend asked me this question the other day … Continue reading

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From a male perspective

Blog written by Laboratory Staff Zachary K. I would like to use this blog as an opportunity to explain some of my experiences as a male working in this field. I am the only male at my location so I … Continue reading

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Importance of Pregnancy/Live Birth Reporting

Blog written by CLI Director Stephen H. Pool, Ph.D. Clients who have used donor sperm are often members of organizations or web based groups that provide support or information about infertility issues. In addition, they often monitor various blogs, or … Continue reading

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CLI follows and exceeds strict guidelines

Cryogenic Laboraties, Inc (CLI) was established in 1971 and is known as the first private sperm bank in the country. With a long history of quality, CLI adheres to the strict guidelines set forth by the Food and Drug Administration … Continue reading

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Sperm Banking- A Topic that Needs Attention

Blog written by cryobank staff D.H. There are certain medical topics that are stereotypically seen as taboo in public settings. And while some of these topics are better left to be discussed with a doctor in private, there are others … Continue reading

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