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Infertility and PCOS

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “What risks do women have with PCOS? Lack of ovulation in women with PCOS results in continuous exposure of their uterine lining (endometrium) to estrogen. … Continue reading

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosis

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “How is PCOS diagnosed? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects 5-10% of women. The diagnosis of PCOS is made by … Continue reading

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What did you say?

Blog written by CLI Family Forum Moderator Desiree Last year I wrote a blog article, Forum Abbreviations Explained, which helped new CLI Family Forums users navigate the technology lingo often found throughout the forum. I thought I would revisit some … Continue reading

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The Miracle of Life

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Staff JH The thought of starting a family was always something that I knew I wanted for myself, and when my husband and I found out that we were pregnant with our first child, I … Continue reading

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Importance of Sperm Motility and Count

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director Michelle Ottey, PhD. Here is some information about motility and count to clarify the importance of these factors with regard to frozen sperm. If you think about the vial of sperm there are two … Continue reading

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Reproductive Toxicology

Blog written by CLI Compliance Officer Amy Erickson Hagen Likely there are things you remember from various stages in your education like being the line leader, square dancing in gym, or senior skip day. However, the lab next to my … Continue reading

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Dreams of Fatherhood: Perspectives from Another Angle

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

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

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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What’s in my vial of donor semen? (Part II)

Blog written by CLI Director Stephen H. Pool, Ph.D. Now that you understand the terms from the last post, let me explain how you use this information to understand the CLI Specimen Quality Statement found on web site and in … Continue reading

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