Category Archives: Donor Sperm

CLI Pregnancy Pledge

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

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

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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Is autism genetic?

Autism is a behaviorally defined pervasive developmental disorder that affects how a child functions in several areas, including speech, social skills and behavior. Children who have problems in these areas are sometimes said to have an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) … Continue reading

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What will my baby look like?

If I select a donor with a certain physical feature, what is the chance his offspring would inherit it? The answer is not clear. A child’s appearance will often resemble some features of both parents but it is not predictable … Continue reading

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What are the genetic disease tests performed on the donors?

As an FDA compliant and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Inspected and Accredited semen Cryobank, CLI performs testing and screening of donors in accordance with FDA and AATB Standards. In addition, we conform to the New York State Regulations and the … Continue reading

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Frequently Asked Questions About Genetics

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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ASRM Fact Sheet on Parenting Multiples

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Challenges of Parenting Multiples: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES Some multiples, especially newborns, may be hard to tell apart even if they are not identical. At first, you can tell multiples apart … Continue reading

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ASRM Fact Sheet on Pregnancy with Multiples

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on What do I need to worry about with a multiple pregnancy? What are some problems with having a multiple pregnancy? Pregnancy loss The more fetuses there are in the womb, the more … Continue reading

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ASRM Fact Sheet on Fertility Drugs and Multiple Births

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Fertility drugs and the risk of multiple births: How likely is multiple gestation? Very possible. Depending on the type of fertility treatment used, if more than one follicle is produced, the … Continue reading

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