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Category Archives: About CLI
How Old is My Donor?
Written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. One of the frequently asked questions of our client services representatives is, “how old is my donor?” Our sperm bank does not provide the date of birth or specific age of our … Continue reading
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Connect with Others
Here are two great ways to connect with families who have used a donor or to ask questions during the selection process. 1. The CLI Family Forums allow you to connect with other single mothers, same sex couples, or couples with … Continue reading
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Book Corner: The Family Book
BOOK CORNER: We are happy to recommend this book to our clients! One reviewer wrote: The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two … Continue reading
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Midwest Family Equality Conference
The Midwest Family Equality Council held their annual conference this past weekend, and once again I had the opportunity of attending. All too often in our efforts of recruiting donors and processing specimens, we rarely get so opportunity to see, … Continue reading
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Beginner’s Guide to Infertility
If you are just getting started on your journey with infertility, please use this great resource from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) on Assisted Reproductive Technologies. This guide will walk you through the details of IVF insemination, egg … Continue reading
Top 5 Tips to Help Select the Perfect Donor!
Selecting the ideal donor can seem like an overwhelming process. With their vast experience in helping clients through the process, our Client Services Team put together this helpful list of tips to simplify the process for you. Try them and … Continue reading
Why HPV Tested Donors are Important
New Study Shows HPV-Related Cancers are on the Rise On January 7, 2013, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published its Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2009. The report is a huge collaborative effort … Continue reading
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Conference season has started!
Blog written by CLI Laboratory Supervisor Chauntae Nichols I have had the amazing opportunity to once again attend our local MN Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) conference. CLI has been supporting APHON for the past 5+ years, and have found … Continue reading
Before You Order Donor Semen…
Supplier Qualification: What You and Your Clinic Need to Know Before You Order Donor Semen Clinics are responsible for making sure that all outside establishments used to perform any steps in the donor screening and/or testing process are registered with … Continue reading
Why HPV Tested Donors are Important
New Study Shows HPV-Related Cancers are on the Rise On January 7, 2013, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published its Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2009. The report is a huge collaborative effort … Continue reading
Posted in About CLI, Donor Sperm, Pregnancy
Tagged cryobank, donor sperm, donor sperm testing, finding a sperm donor, HPV, HPV testing, sperm bank, sperm donors
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