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What Sort of Guy Donates Sperm?

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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A Great Step in a Long Journey

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 2)

Written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. If their samples meet the high quality requirements, their medical history looks good, and they complete the extensive medical interview their information is reviewed by the Medical Director. Once approved the men … Continue reading

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Book Corner: The Family Book

BOOK CORNER:  We are happy to recommend this book to our clients! One reviewer wrote: The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two … Continue reading

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Join the Discussion

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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Supplier Qualification: What You and Your Clinic Need to Know Before You Order Donor Semen

Clinics are responsible for making sure that all outside establishments used to perform any steps in the donor screening and/or testing process are registered with the FDA and compliant with all applicable requirements, as per the FDA ruling 21 CFR … Continue reading

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Before You Order Donor Semen…

Supplier Qualification: What You and Your Clinic Need to Know Before You Order Donor Semen Clinics are responsible for making sure that all outside establishments used to perform any steps in the donor screening and/or testing process are registered with … Continue reading

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Why HPV Tested Donors are Important

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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Massachusetts Women’s Conference: We were there!

Blog written by Suzanne Seitz, MS Genetic Counselor I was able to represent the Cryobank at this important meeting of ambitious women. There were over 8000 in attendance with many interesting presentations that ranged from mind body awareness to hearing … Continue reading

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It is worth the Cost

Donor sperm pricing varies by sperm bank, but generally speaking donor sperm is not cheap; it shouldn’t be. Donor sperm that will be used for an insemination or for IVF should be produced from the best donors, have the most … Continue reading

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