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Disclosure and Openness: To Tell or Not to Tell

Blog written by Director of Operations Fairfax Cryobank Michelle Ottey, PhD It is the choice of a child’s parents to disclose the details of their conception, as well as to decide the degree of information that is shared. This is … Continue reading

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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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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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Ready to use Donor Sperm? (Step 3)

3 Steps to Follow: #3 Purchase Donor Sperm If you would like to have more than one child, you can purchase more than you will need for your first attempts and store with Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. This ensures that you will … Continue reading

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Ready to use Donor Sperm? (Step 2)

3 Steps to Follow: #2 Select a physician who can manage your medical care Typically these are obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) or infertility specialists like Reproductive Endocrinologists (REs). Once you have selected a physician, you will meet with him/her to access your … Continue reading

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WHY CHOOSE CLI

One of the few sperm banks fully accredited by the prestigious American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Large group of ethnically diverse donors with almost all donor information downloaded free Semen units are priced very economically, especially when compared to other … Continue reading

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How Important is Finding a CMV Negative Donor?

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Cytomegalovirus, commonly called CMV, is a member of the herpes virus family that includes chicken pox, cold sores, and infectious mononucleosis (mono). Most individuals are exposed to CMV in childhood and have … Continue reading

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Planning For a Donor Insemination (Part I): How to Get Started

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Here at CLI, we recognize that the donor insemination process may seem somewhat confusing and overwhelming. To help, we have created the following guide that takes you step-by-step through the ordering process. 1. Establish … 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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