Category Archives: Donor Sperm

How much do I need?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. So often in life we are told that more is better. Sometimes there is a sufficient number or size but because of the “bigger is better” philosophy we overlook this. … Continue reading →

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Who says the Nuclear Family Framework is the Best for Raising Children?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Blog written by DA There is much controversy over whether or not it is in a child’s best interest to be raised in a two parent household? Who is to say that a child who develops with heterosexual parents will … Continue reading →

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Where does your candidate stand? Are there bills being proposed that would affect me?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Blog written by Compliance Officer Amy Erickson Hagen Does my vote for president really effect my fertility treatment and decisions? Yes, it may! Be educated on where your candidate stands on issues related to health care. To be perfectly honest … Continue reading →

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Sperm Banks Help Grow Your Family, Not Design a Baby

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. There has been a lot of talk about designer babies in the media in regard to using donor sperm. The subject of genetically engineered or designer babies will often be … Continue reading →

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Family Units come in all varieties

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Genetic Counselor Suzanne Seitz, MS Our sperm bank uses the designation ‘Family Unit’ to describe a family with children from the same donor. Our goal is to make sure we set reasonable limits on the number … Continue reading →

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The Personal Touch in Donor Sperm

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. I recently had a fantastic experience with a couple (I will call them Marie and Judy) who had found their perfect sperm donor match. Marie contacted us via our client … Continue reading →

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CLI Sperm Quiz

Posted on December 15, 2011 by admin

Blog written by CLI Compliance Officer Amy Erickson Hagen 1. What does IUI stand for? Inter Uterine Insemination 2. In what year did scientists discover a technique for freezing sperm? 1949 3. What is the cryoprotectant that was initially used to … Continue reading →

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Donors are really nice guys

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Sperm donors are typically a candid bunch of guys. Our lab staff interacts with the donors on a weekly basis, and we enjoy getting to know these men and why they have chosen to … Continue reading →

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Sperm Storage: Have You Wondered How Sperm Survive the Thaw?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Director of Operations, Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. Michelle Ottey, PhD.  Most people do not think about long-term storage for sperm, but the people who work at sperm banks do. Sperm is said to be able to be stored … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Characteristics Used to Choose a Sperm Donor

Posted on November 15, 2011 by admin

Blog written by Director of Operations, Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. Michelle Ottey, PhD. When people are choosing a sperm donor they tend to know what they are looking for in that match. Thankfully, most sperm banks have a lot of information … Continue reading →

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