Donor #5037
Donor 5037 is an ID Option Graduate donor with Lifetime photos available. He is a very smart and articulate guy. Well educated on a variety of topics, he dives right in and wants to learn more. He is a kindhearted and compassionate man who really reflects on the impact his …
Donor #4893
Donor 4893 is an Anonymous donor with an Adult Child photo set available. He is a strong and confident man who has a great sense of humor and is a real people person. He considers his hard work ethic and open-mindedness his best traits. A great communicator, he is a …
Fairfax Cryobank #FFXMommy16 Contest
Official Rules and Regulations No Purchase Necessary. No Purchase is necessary to enter to win. A purchase will not increase your odds of winning. All federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited. Eligibility. The Fairfax Cryobank Contest (“Contest”) is open to all legal residents of …
Who Gets the Sperm?
Blog written by Director of Operations, Fairfax Cryobank, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Not all sperm donors are alike. When screening for sperm donors, sperm banks are looking for a good, diverse, representative group of men who will appeal to our patients. The staff meets the prospective sperm donors and works with …
Environmental Effects on Sperm
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Director of Operations Michelle Ottey, PhD. Spermatogenesis is the process through which immature germinal stem cells are differentiated into mature sperm. This process is incredibly involved and takes approximately 60 days.* Due to the complexity of each step in this process, sperm are highly susceptible …
Donor #5025
Donor 5025 is an Anonymous donor with a Lifetime photo set available. He is definitely a staff favorite, and one we all adore. He’s a student who works really hard, and you can tell that he pours his heart and soul into it. He is devoted to his family, and …
What do I do with my shipping container?
Laboratory Distribution Supervisor MI “YOUR BABY”. Those are the words I use in my explanation when I remind patients how they should treat a cryogenic container, while transporting it to another facility. Sperm, embryos or any cryogenic specimens in general are stored in extreme temperatures. Transportation of such specimens, without …
How Much Sperm Is Enough?
Blog written by Michelle Ottey, PhD, Director of Operations, Fairfax Cryobank So often in life we are told that more is better. Sometimes there is a sufficient number or size, but because of the “bigger is better” philosophy we overlook this. Who hasn’t gotten the large popcorn for only 75 …
What Makes a Donor Special?
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Staff SS For those looking for the ideal donor, it is about finding that special emotional connection. Once you filter the entire list on ‘must have’ criteria, the short list still offers many options that require further consideration. The process can take weeks. Perhaps the …
Family Forums – How to Connect with Siblings
Fairfax Cryobank now offers a place for clients to discuss donor sperm related topics. This forum is a creation from your suggestions and requests to connect with parents of half-siblings. The discussion board is a very friendly and welcoming place for single mothers, same sex couples, and couples with fertility …