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Disclosure and Openness: To Tell or Not to Tell

Posted on September 25, 2015 by admin

Blog written by Director of Operations Fairfax Cryobank Michelle Ottey, PhD It is the choice of a child’s parents to disclose the details of their conception, as well as to decide the degree of information that is shared. This is … Continue reading →

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New to Infertility

Posted on September 20, 2015 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff MF Infertility and the need for reproductive assistance are issues that not every person in the general public has to face, but those that do understand the heartache, worry, and pain that go along with … Continue reading →

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Fertility Options for Same Sex Options

Posted on September 14, 2015 by admin

Blog written by Michelle Ottey, PhD, CLI Director of Operations When two women partner and decide to build a family, there is a lot to consider: known donor, sperm donor (anonymous or ID), foster, foster to adopt, adopt, etc. If … Continue reading →

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Fun on the Forum

Posted on August 12, 2015 by admin

The CLI Family Forums are a great place to connect with others going through the donor insemination process. Check out some of these fun conversations from the forums: Pregnant with 2961 “Hey there. I’m pregnant with 2961 and would love to … Continue reading →

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We want to tell you about CLI

Posted on August 7, 2015 by admin

As a child or adult conceived with the use of donor sperm, you may have many questions. We would like to help you answer some of them by sharing some of the details about how our sperm bank selects donors, … Continue reading →

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Why Choose Cryopreservation?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by admin

Choose Cryopreservation If… …you’ve been diagnosed with cancer Before you or someone you love begin any form of cancer treatment, consult with your doctor about the risks of sterility or infertility. Many common cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and … Continue reading →

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Genetic FAQs

Posted on July 22, 2015 by admin

What kind of genetic issues are screened for in the donor’s health history? All donors will have a three-generation family history reviewed by a geneticist. The family history will present information on illnesses and birth defects noted in the individual … Continue reading →

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CLI Pregnancy Pledge

Posted on June 10, 2015 by admin

CLI is confident we can help you achieve your goal of having a child. We are so confident in fact that if after 4 attempts you are still not pregnant, we’ll give you a vial for free. Starting May 1, … Continue reading →

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The History of Semen Cryopreservation

Posted on June 3, 2015 by admin

Sperm cryopreservation and banking has become a widely accepted part of our culture. Once looked upon with uncertainty, this practice has proven time and time again to be a successful method of keeping the hope of a family alive for … Continue reading →

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Cryogenic Laboratories Inc Company History

Posted on May 28, 2015 by admin

The Genetics & IVF Institute, founded by Dr. Joseph D. Schulman in 1984 in Fairfax, Virginia, is the first clinical and laboratory facility designed from inception to provide fully integrated, comprehensive outpatient services in the areas of human genetics and infertility. In … Continue reading →

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