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Category Archives: About CLI
Who Gets the Sperm?
Blog written by CLI Director of Operations, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Not all sperm donors are alike. When screening for sperm donors, sperm banks are looking for a good, diverse, representative group of men who will appeal to our patients. The … Continue reading
Posted in About CLI, Becoming a sperm donor, Donor Sperm
Tagged sperm bank, sperm donors, using a sperm donor
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Beginner’s Guide to Infertility
If you are just getting started on your journey with infertility, please use this great resource from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) on Assisted Reproductive Technologies. This guide will walk you through the details of IVF insemination, egg … Continue reading
How Old is My Donor?
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
Connecting with others who use donor sperm
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
Posted in About CLI, CLI Family Forums, Donor Sperm
Tagged CLI, cryobank, cryogenic laboratories, finding a sperm donor, frozen sperm
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Sperm Banking Background Fundamentals – Donor Anonymity
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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Sperm Banking Background Fundamentals -Donor Information
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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Tagged cryobank, cryogenic laboratories, finding a sperm donor
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Sperm Banking Background Fundamentals -Statistics
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
Posted in About CLI, Donor Sperm, Pregnancy
Tagged choosing a sperm bank, cryobank, finding a sperm donor
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The sooner the better: Age and Fertility
More women are having babies over the age of 35 than ever before. Yet from a biological perspective, it is best to start trying before you reach 35. Here are some of the reasons why: Your age affects fertility Fertility … Continue reading
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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New to Infertility
Blog written by Laboratory Staff MF Infertility and the need for reproductive assistance are issues that not every person in the general public has to face, but those that do understand the heartache, worry, and pain that go along with … Continue reading
