Monthly Archives: April 2016

Environmental Effects on Sperm

Blog written by CLI Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. Spermatogenesis is the process through which immature germinal stem cells are differentiated into mature sperm. This process is incredibly involved and takes approximately 60 days.* Due to the complexity of each … Continue reading

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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

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How Much Sperm Is Enough?

Blog written by Michelle Ottey, PhD, CLI Director of Operations So often in life we are told that more is better. Sometimes there is a sufficient number or size, but because of the “bigger is better” philosophy we overlook this. … Continue reading

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What Makes a Donor Special?

Blog written by CLI Staff SS For those looking for the ideal donor, it is about finding that special emotional connection. Once you filter the entire list on ‘must have’ criteria, the short list still offers many options that require further … Continue reading

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Family Forums – How to Connect with Siblings

Cyrogenic Laboratories, Inc now offers a place for clients to discuss donor sperm related topics. This forum is a creation from your suggestions and requests to connect with parents of half-siblings. The discussion board is a very friendly and welcoming place … Continue reading

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