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For Parents with Donor Conceived Children

Here are some great books to share with your children conceived with donor sperm. Nan’s Donut Dilemma by Mary E. Ryan Hope and Will Have a Baby Series by Irene Celcer The Pea That Was Me: a Single Mom’s Sperm Donation Story by … 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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The Top 5 Tips for Picking Your Ideal Donor

If you are thinking ‘Where do I start?’, this eBook will help answer your questions about the donor selection process. Determine which donor category is right for you Recognize the importance of knowing your CMV status Create a list of … Continue reading

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Ready to use Donor Sperm? (Step 3)

3 Steps to Follow: #3 Purchase Donor Sperm If you would like to have more than one child, you can purchase more than you will need for your first attempts and store with Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. This ensures that you will … Continue reading

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Ready to use Donor Sperm? (Step 2)

3 Steps to Follow: #2 Select a physician who can manage your medical care Typically these are obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) or infertility specialists like Reproductive Endocrinologists (REs). Once you have selected a physician, you will meet with him/her to access your … Continue reading

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Ready to use Donor Sperm? (Step 1)

3 Steps to Follow: #1 Choose your Donor   Choosing the ideal sperm donor typically takes several weeks as you review all your options. Your physician may have some recommended sperm banks for you to consider. Sperm Banks are often called … Continue reading

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WHY CHOOSE CLI

One of the few sperm banks fully accredited by the prestigious American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Large group of ethnically diverse donors with almost all donor information downloaded free Semen units are priced very economically, especially when compared to other … Continue reading

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How Important is Finding a CMV Negative Donor?

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Cytomegalovirus, commonly called CMV, is a member of the herpes virus family that includes chicken pox, cold sores, and infectious mononucleosis (mono). Most individuals are exposed to CMV in childhood and have … Continue reading

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CRYOGENIC LABORATORIES, INC. MISSION STATEMENT

We are committed to being an industry leader in the screening and testing of our donors. The health and safety of our clients and their offspring are our paramount concern and shall not be compromised. We will comply not only … Continue reading

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Planning For a Donor Insemination (Part II): Placing Your Order

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM The last step in the donor insemination planning process is to place your semen order. Either you or your health-care provider may place an order. Before placing the order, please check availability online or … Continue reading

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