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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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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

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Connect with Others

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

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Join the Discussion

The CLI Family Forums are very active with people just like you that are trying to conceive using donor sperm. The topics on the forum range from serious medical concerns to mothering advice about raising children from donor sperm. Some … Continue reading

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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

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Why HPV Tested Donors are Important

New Study Shows HPV-Related Cancers are on the Rise On January 7, 2013, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published its Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2009. The report is a huge collaborative effort … Continue reading

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We are happy to recommend this book to our clients!

One reviewer wrote: This lovely book provides a friendly, thoughtful explanation to young children who were conceived with anonymously donated sperm. It’s also an appropriate conversation starter for parents in any family situation who want to raise open-minded and inclusive … Continue reading

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Conference season has started!

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Supervisor Chauntae Nichols I have had the amazing opportunity to once again attend our local MN Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) conference. CLI has been supporting APHON for the past 5+ years, and have found … 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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Why HPV Tested Donors are Important

New Study Shows HPV-Related Cancers are on the Rise On January 7, 2013, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published its Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2009. The report is a huge collaborative effort … Continue reading

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