Category Archives: Donor Sperm

Forum Connections

The CLI Family Forum is a wonderful place to go for support and questions. It is made up of a fun group of people in various stages of their journey to building their family. Check out some of these great topics! “I … Continue reading

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ASRM Information on Embryo Donation

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Embryo Donation.  “What is embryo donation? In the current practice of in vitro fertilization (IVF), some patients may create more embryos (fertilized eggs) than they need. The extra embryos may be cryopreserved … Continue reading

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Fun Stuff in Sperm Donor World

Picking the perfect donor can be stressful. The cost of medical bills for insemination can be overwhelming. The timing of cycles is often confusing. Try to relax and take a break by engaging in some fun things on the CLI website. … Continue reading

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Sperm Banking Background Fundamentals – Transfer of Ownership

What is a Transfer of Ownership? Patients who have Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. (CLI) semen samples stored onsite with CLI are able to transfer their samples into another person’s name for use by participating in what we call a Transfer of … Continue reading

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Sperm Banking Background Fundamentals – Statistics & Limitations

The following background information on sperm banking was prepared by and agreed upon by the leading companies in the industry. Its purpose is to provide basic information about some of the key elements of a sperm bank’s operations and influence, … Continue reading

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Sperm Banking Background Fundamentals- Regulations

The following background information on sperm banking was prepared by and agreed upon by the leading companies in the industry. Its purpose is to provide basic information about some of the key elements of a sperm bank’s operations and influence, … Continue reading

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How to Choose a Sperm Donor

Blog written by Joseph D. Schulman, M.D. Founder, Genetics & IVF Institute Choosing a sperm donor is a very important decision, and everyone brings their own perspectives to this challenge. With many years of experience caring for patients with problems … Continue reading

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What is Infertility?

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Defining Infertility. What is infertility? Infertility is “the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse.” This means that a couple is not able to become pregnant after a year of … Continue reading

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Guaranteed Availability: VIAL BUY & STORE

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?

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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