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FAQs about Specimen Freezing, Storing & Shipping

Posted on August 26, 2014 by admin

How are specimens stored? All semen specimens are stored at -196o C in liquid nitrogen tanks equipped with automatic fill devices and alarm systems. CLI also provides liquid nitrogen transport tanks for shipping patient specimens to their physician or health care provider … Continue reading →

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Guaranteed Availability: VIAL BUY & STORE

Posted on August 18, 2014 by admin

You find the donor you want now but are uncertain if his specimens will still be available when you need them.  OR You have one child by a CLI donor and would like to plan a second child by the … Continue reading →

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What did you say?

Posted on August 11, 2014 by admin

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree After the last blog article about abbreviations, I came up with another list to help users navigate the technology lingo often found throughout the CLI Family Forums. Here are a few common medical abbreviations used … Continue reading →

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Forum Abbreviations Explained

Posted on August 4, 2014 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 family. … Continue reading →

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Healthy Babies

Posted on July 28, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Director of Client Development Michael Buuck, MS If you want to avoid an awkward an uncomfortable situation, do not congratulate a woman on her pregnancy until after she’s told you she is pregnant. Fortunately, I haven’t made that … Continue reading →

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Stress may hinder fertility chances

Posted on July 23, 2014 by admin

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree It is well known that excessive, chronic stress can negatively affect the health of our bodies. Deciding to start a family is a very big decision and life change for many people. … Continue reading →

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So Many Options

Posted on May 28, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM These days, those who use donor sperm to conceive have more options than ever. The search tools for donor catalogs are extremely advanced, allowing a woman or couple to narrow down her ideal donor … Continue reading →

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4 Facts About HPV You Need to Know

Posted on April 23, 2014 by admin

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most widespread sexually transmitted virus and 80 per cent of the world’s population will contract it once. 1. There are more than 100 types of HPV HPV affects the skin and any moist … Continue reading →

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Two Week Wait Anxiety

Posted on April 10, 2014 by admin

If you have just completed an insemination with donor sperm, you are probably anxiously waiting to test to see if you are pregnant! It may seem like the longest two weeks in your entire life. A great option during this … Continue reading →

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The Top 5 Tips for Picking Your Ideal Donor

Posted on March 28, 2014 by admin

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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