What is CMV?
Blog written by Fairfax Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a member of the herpes virus family. Other examples of conditions related to herpes family viruses are chicken pox and cold sores. CMV is carried by many individuals, approximately 50-85% of American adults will test CMV positive, …
What to tell my son about his father?
How to talk to kids about donor conception Father’s Day is rapidly approaching this year. For single mothers or same sex couples utilizing donor sperm this may bring up some difficult discussions. Check out the Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum for a great discussion on tips, suggestions, and books to help children …
Massachusetts Women’s Conference: We were there!
Blog written by Suzanne Seitz, MS Genetic Counselor I was able to represent the Cryobank at this important meeting of ambitious women. There were over 8000 in attendance with many interesting presentations that ranged from mind body awareness to hearing from Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth to the worldly advice of …
ASRM Information for Male Factor Infertility
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is a great resource to those with fertility struggles. They have publications designed to help you learn more about your Reproductive Health. Here is an interesting article on the ASRM website about Male Factor Infertility: When a couple has trouble having a baby, …
It is worth the Cost
Donor sperm pricing varies by sperm bank, but generally speaking donor sperm is not cheap; it shouldn’t be. Donor sperm that will be used for an insemination or for IVF should be produced from the best donors, have the most testing, and be a quality specimen. When you break down …
What did you say?
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree Last year I wrote a blog article, Forum Abbreviations Explained, which helped new Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum users navigate the technology lingo often found throughout the forum. I thought I would revisit some of these commonly used abbreviations and add a few I have …
Misinformation
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director Michelle Ottey, PhD There is a lot of misinformation out there about Sperm Banks and Sperm Donors. I want to set the record straight for our Cryobank. I recognize the importance of what we do and the broad effects that it has on …
Meet Our Newest Sperm Donors
Blog written by Fairfax Laboratory Director Michelle Ottey, PhD. The link on our homepage brings you to a page that highlights our newest donors. Have you ever wondered what it takes to get the donor to this point? When men are interested in becoming a sperm donor they apply at …
Sperm Banks Help Grow Your Family, Not Design a Baby
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. There has been a lot of talk about designer babies in the media in regard to using donor sperm. The subject of genetically engineered or designer babies will often be mentioned in articles discussing donor selection and assisted reproduction. This talk …
Step by Step
Blog witten by Fairfax Cryobank Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. This past weekend I had brunch with a very good friend. She is in a good place in her life and in her relationship of 10 years with her partner, so she is seriously considering building a family. Being …
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