Same Sex Couples Resources
Here are some great resources for same sex couples. The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians by Rachel Pepper The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy and Birth by Stephine Brill A Donor Insemination Guide: Written By and For Lesbian Women by Marie Mohler and Lacy Frazer King and King by Linda de …
Fun Stuff in Sperm Donor World
Picking the perfect donor can be stressful. The cost of medical bills for insemination can be overwhelming. The timing of cycles is often confusing. Try to relax and take a break by engaging in some fun things on the Fairfax Cryobank website. Blood Type Predictor: There are tables on this page …
Sperm Banking Background Fundamentals – Transfer of Ownership
What is a Transfer of Ownership? Patients who have Fairfax Cryobank semen samples stored onsite with Fairfax Cryobank are able to transfer their samples into another person’s name for use by participating in what we call a Transfer of Ownership. This allows Fairfax Cryobank to properly track the owners of …
How to Choose a Sperm Donor
Blog written by Joseph D. Schulman, M.D. Founder, Genetics & IVF Institute Choosing a sperm donor is a very important decision, and everyone brings their own perspectives to this challenge. With many years of experience caring for patients with problems in reproduction and medical genetics, I hope to help you reach …
What did you say?
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree After the last blog article about abbreviations, I came up with another list to help users navigate the technology lingo often found throughout the Fairfax Cryobank Family Forums. Here are a few common medical abbreviations used on the forum that are usually found in …
Stress may hinder fertility chances
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree It is well known that excessive, chronic stress can negatively affect the health of our bodies. Deciding to start a family is a very big decision and life change for many people. It is only natural to start feeling some anxiety …
4 Facts About HPV You Need to Know
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most widespread sexually transmitted virus and 80 per cent of the world’s population will contract it once. 1. There are more than 100 types of HPV HPV affects the skin and any moist membranes such as the lining of the mouth, throat, cervix …
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 the physical characteristics. But I’d like to talk about …
What are The Steps I Need to Follow if I am Ready to Use Donor Sperm?
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. What are the steps I need to follow if I am ready to use Donor Sperm? 1. Select a physician who can manage your medical care Typically these are obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) or infertility specialists like Reproductive Endocrinologists (REs). Once you …
Why some choose Donor Insemination (DI) over other options to build their families
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. When faced with the decision of how to build your family when there is medical or social infertility involved, you have several options: adoption, egg donation, sperm donation, gestational carriers, or surrogacy. Many people choose donor insemination (DI) over the …
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