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Planning For a Donor Insemination (Part I): How to Get Started

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Here at CLI, we recognize that the donor insemination process may seem somewhat confusing and overwhelming. To help, we have created the following guide that takes you step-by-step through the ordering process. 1. Establish … Continue reading

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FAQs about Specimen Freezing, Storing & Shipping

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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Two Week Wait Anxiety

If you have just completed an insemination with donor sperm, you are probably anxiously waiting to test to see if you are pregnant! It may seem like the longest two weeks in your entire life. A great option during this … Continue reading

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The Top 5 Tips for Picking Your Ideal Donor

If you are thinking “Where do I start?,” this eBook will help answer your questions about the donor selection process. Determine which donor category is right for you Recognize the importance of knowing your CMV status Create a list of … Continue reading

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What Sort of Guy Donates Sperm?

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Sperm donors. We can generally say they’re attractive, educated, healthy men. Some are taller than others, differences in hair and eye colors abound, not to mention ancestry! I’m just scratching the surface here on all … Continue reading

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Family Forums are a Great Resource for Support and Discussion

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Some women have reached out for support and community in online forums. Some Cryobanks offer chat rooms or forums for their clients and there are numerous online resources for DI (donor insemination) … Continue reading

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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 it like for the Sperm Donor? (Part 1)

Written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. The experience for the sperm donor will vary from sperm bank to sperm bank, but I can describe how it works at our Cryobank. A man who is interested in becoming a sperm … Continue reading

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Top 5 Tips to Help Select the Perfect Donor!

Selecting the ideal donor can seem like an overwhelming process. With their vast experience in helping clients through the process, our Client Services Team put together this helpful list of tips to simplify the process for you. Try them and … Continue reading

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Before You Order Donor Semen…

Supplier Qualification: What You and Your Clinic Need to Know Before You Order Donor Semen Clinics are responsible for making sure that all outside establishments used to perform any steps in the donor screening and/or testing process are registered with … Continue reading

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