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Forum Abbreviations Explained

Posted on April 4, 2011 by admin

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Technology has opened the world to a whole new form of communication. The CLI Family Forums offer the opportunity to connect with other people who have utilized donor sperm to start a … Continue reading →

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I’ll just visit a sperm bank

Posted on March 31, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JH I recently finished reading a book titled “Stuck in the Middle” by Virginia Smith simply from the interest that I am a middle child myself, and have two sisters who are very different individuals … Continue reading →

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Questioning the use of medications to conceive

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Many women with fertility issues have been prescribed medications to enhance the process and increase follicle release. Even though they want to conceive a child, the threat of having multiples seems like … Continue reading →

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Is a picture worth a thousand words?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Many clients are interested in seeing photos of sperm donors. Sometimes when selecting a donor, or sometimes just for curiosity’s sake, especially if they have used that donor in the past. It’s natural to … Continue reading →

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Sperm Banking is Amazing

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff Chauntae When facing a diagnosis of cancer, many people typically do not think about sperm banking. Likewise, a physician may have his or her mind focused on treatment and how best to ensure their patient … Continue reading →

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Can Just Anyone Be A Sperm Donor?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM I’m frequently asked this question. The short answer is “no”. The explanation is more complicated. Sperm donors must meet many requirements. And sperm donation is tightly regulated. So it’s actually quite difficult to become a … Continue reading →

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Cell Phones Killing Sperm?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff Nisha We have all heard about how cell phones may be linked to brain cancer. I recently came across a study which now links cell phones to a decrease in sperm quality. In a study … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortable Topic

Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff Zachary K. When I was first offered the lab technician position at Cryogenic Laboratories, my father thought I would be dealing with frozen bodies or something of that sort. When I explained that the company I … Continue reading →

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FDA Inspections

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Site Manager CB   It’s always a little harrowing when two uniformed government officials show up at your door wanting to do a routine inspection. Their demeanor is one of intimidation and unfriendliness. In the end, though, … Continue reading →

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Quality is Key

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. Site Manager Amy Erickson Hagen   Quality can be included in Quality Control, Quality of Service, Quality Assurance, Specimen Quality and everything we do. Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. (CLI) provides the highest level of quality. … Continue reading →

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