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Sperm Banking Background Fundamentals- Regulations

Posted on September 15, 2014 by admin

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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Know who you are working with to build your family

Posted on January 7, 2014 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. One of the best pieces of advice I can offer to any prospective parent who will be using donor sperm is to know the sperm bank you are working with to … Continue reading →

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A Great Step in a Long Journey

Posted on July 26, 2013 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. On Wednesday 6/26/13, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. What this means is that same sex couples who are … Continue reading →

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What is it like for the Sperm Donor? (Part 1)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by admin

Written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. The experience for the sperm donor will vary from sperm bank to sperm bank, but I can describe how it works at our Cryobank. A man who is interested in becoming a sperm … Continue reading →

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How Old is My Donor?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on June 6, 2013 by admin

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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Midwest Family Equality Conference

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

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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Join the Discussion

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

The CLI Family Forums are very active with people just like you that are trying to conceive using donor sperm. The topics on the forum range from serious medical concerns to mothering advice about raising children from donor sperm. Some … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Tips to Help Select the Perfect Donor!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Why HPV Tested Donors are Important

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

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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