Monthly Archives: August 2013

What Can I Learn about Sperm Donors to Help Me Find the Right Donor for Me?

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Information varies by sperm bank, but generally there is a lot of information out there.  You can learn a lot about the individual donors as well as their family.  The goal … Continue reading

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What is CMV?

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a member of the herpes virus family. Other examples of conditions related to herpes family viruses are chicken pox and cold sores. CMV is carried by many … Continue reading

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Can My Friend Be My Sperm Donor?

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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