Tag Archives: cryogenic laboratories

It is worth the Cost

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

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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Sperm Donor Myths and Misconceptions

Posted on September 12, 2012 by admin

I have written before about the myths and misconceptions of sperm donation; everything from men thinking they can just walk in and donate one time to sperm counts differing week to week. There are still many myths and misconceptions out … Continue reading →

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I have a headache?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by admin

When asked about why and how we compensate our donors I often hear comments about how being a sperm donor is so easy. I am not going to argue that the actual donation is complicated, obviously it is not. What … Continue reading →

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No Dad? Great book to help kids understand

Posted on June 13, 2012 by admin

Check out this great article from twincitiesonline.com about a single mother who used donor sperm from CLI to conceive her daughter. It is a heart-filled story about one of many struggles that most single mothers encounter. Based on her experiences, a book … Continue reading →

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Personal connection

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director Michelle Ottey, PhD. In a recent survey of current and retired donors, we found that 53% of the men indicated that they know someone with social or medical infertility and that was a motivating … Continue reading →

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Importance of Sperm Motility and Count

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director Michelle Ottey, PhD. Here is some information about motility and count to clarify the importance of these factors with regard to frozen sperm. If you think about the vial of sperm there are two … Continue reading →

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Reproductive Toxicology Update

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

In the last CLI blog our Compliance Officer discussed the latest research on reproductive toxicology. An article published today from the Huffington Post also highlighted some research on the same topic. “Sperm Count Could Be Reduced By Exposure To Chemicals” In … Continue reading →

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Reproductive Toxicology

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Compliance Officer Amy Erickson Hagen Likely there are things you remember from various stages in your education like being the line leader, square dancing in gym, or senior skip day. However, the lab next to my … Continue reading →

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In the Donor’s Own Words

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Staff SS Have you listened to one of the donor audio clips? We are the only sperm bank that makes these available free of charge and they are ready for download immediately. I have listened to … Continue reading →

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