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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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Guaranteed Availability: VIAL BUY & STORE

Posted on August 18, 2014 by admin

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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Improving the Odds When TTC

Posted on March 4, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Cryobank Staff JM So you’re ready to try to conceive. Perhaps you’re in the right place in your career, in your relationship, in your life to start building a family, or maybe you’re ready for a new … 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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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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Family Forums are a Great Resource for Support and Discussion

Posted on October 28, 2013 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Some women have reached out for support and community in online forums. Some Cryobanks offer chat rooms or forums for their clients and there are numerous online resources for DI (donor insemination) … 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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