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Fun Stuff in Sperm Donor World

Posted on October 13, 2014 by admin

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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FAQs about Specimen Freezing, Storing & Shipping

Posted on August 26, 2014 by admin

How are specimens stored? All semen specimens are stored at -196o C in liquid nitrogen tanks equipped with automatic fill devices and alarm systems. CLI also provides liquid nitrogen transport tanks for shipping patient specimens to their physician or health care provider … Continue reading →

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Can My Friend Be My Sperm Donor?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, Phd.  Many women and couples consider asking a friend or relative to be their sperm donor. This is a possibility when there are fertility issues for the male partner or when there … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Women’s Conference: We were there!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by admin

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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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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How old is too old?

Posted on August 3, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Is 40 really the new 30? Members of the CLI Family Forum say so with a resounding yes! There are many reasons people are waiting longer to have children nowadays. Sometimes it … 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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Dreams of Fatherhood: Perspectives from Another Angle

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Working with anonymous and ID Option sperm donors, I get to see how the Cryobank helps many couples build their families. The clients we work with typically fall into one of these categories: husband-wife, … Continue reading →

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Sharing a Journey with Our Clients Via Social Media

Posted on April 13, 2012 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM One of my ‘sometimes’ tasks as an employee of the Cryobank is keeping up with the social media side of things. It’s not my primary task, but one of those tasks that I take … Continue reading →

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Discussing use of donor with kids

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree One of the biggest worries brought up by members on the CLI Family Forums is how to tell your children that you used a donor. “The Birds and The Bees” topic isn’t … Continue reading →

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