Category Archives: Donor Sperm

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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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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ASRM Video Understanding Fertility

Posted on March 19, 2014 by admin

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has an introduction video about understanding fertility in various aspects. This is a great place to start for anyone who is considering using donor sperm or having trouble conceiving.  

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Donor Sperm for Couples experiencing Male Infertility

Posted on March 10, 2014 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. The CDC website lists data from a 2002 National Survey of Family Growth. They found that 7.5% of sexually experienced men under the age of 45 have visited a fertility doctor. … Continue reading →

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What Sort of Guy Donates Sperm?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Sperm donors. We can generally say they’re attractive, educated, healthy men. Some are taller than others, differences in hair and eye colors abound, not to mention ancestry! I’m just scratching the surface here on all … Continue reading →

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Embryo Implantation

Posted on February 10, 2014 by admin

A great article from Live Science briefly explains some new research that may answer some questions about why certain embryos do not implant during IVF procedures. The article Fate of a Fertilized Egg: Why Some Embryos Don’t Implant talks about having … Continue reading →

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