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 …
So Many Options
Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM These days, those who use donor sperm to conceive have more options than ever. The search tools for donor catalogs are extremely advanced, allowing a woman or couple to narrow down her ideal donor based on many characteristics: his physical attributes, his ancestry or …
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 …
Two Week Wait Anxiety
If you have just completed an insemination with donor sperm, you are probably anxiously waiting to test to see if you are pregnant! It may seem like the longest two weeks in your entire life. A great option during this time is to find support from other people who understand …
The Top 5 Tips for Picking Your Ideal Donor
If you are thinking “Where do I start?,” this eBook will help answer your questions about the donor selection process. Determine which donor category is right for you Recognize the importance of knowing your CMV status Create a list of required characteristics/traits Get to know your donor Utilize all resources …
Donor Sperm for Couples experiencing Male Infertility
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. The CDC website lists data from a 2002 National Survey of Family Growth. They found that 7.5% of sexually experienced men under the age of 45 have visited a fertility doctor. These men visited a fertility doctor, presumably, due to an inability …
Improving the Odds When TTC
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank stff JM So you’re ready to try to conceive. Perhaps you’re in the right place in your career, in your relationship, in your life to start building a family, or maybe you’re ready for a new addition to the family you already have. Have you thought …
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 …
Plan, Prep, Important Steps: Being Recognized As the Parent – For Lesbian Couples
Blog written by Cryobank Staff JM One of my friends, I’ll call her Jane, is expecting her first child, due this spring. It’s wonderful to witness the joy on her face, and to see how excited her wife is! They have been planning and preparing for each moment in this …
Optimizing Natural Fertility
From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Optimizing Natural Fertility. What can I do to improve my chances of conceiving naturally? Before attempting pregnancy, a woman should make sure she is healthy enough for pregnancy by adopting a healthier lifestyle and taking prenatal vitamins. If she has a medical …
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