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, …
How Safe is This?
Written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. I am friends with a woman, we’ll call her Jean, whose college age daughter has recently come out and discussed the possibility of building a family using donor sperm someday. Jean loves the idea of having a grandchild and seeing her …
A Turkey Baster
Written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. A turkey baster, really? I get a lot of questions about the “turkey baster” option for home insemination. It is important to keep in mind that an insemination is a medical procedure; therefore it should be done either by a doctor …
Laughing IS Conceivable
Every infertility journey is different, but all can be frustrating. So for those who need a little chuckle today or just want to know you are not alone, check out the very funny blog, Laughing IS Conceivable by Lori Shandle-Fox. She shows the lighter side of the heavy-hearted topic of …
Why HPV Tested Sperm Donors are Important
Read more about how Fairfax Cryobank offers HPV Tested Sperm Donors 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 …
Top 5 Tips to Help Select the Perfect Donor!
Selecting the ideal donor can seem like an overwhelming process. With their vast experience in helping clients through the process, our Client Services Team put together this helpful list of tips to simplify the process for you. Try them and see if they work for you! 1. Talk to your …
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 the FDA and compliant with all applicable requirements, as per the FDA ruling 21 CFR Part 1271. We have drafted a contract establishment agreement for …
Infertility and PCOS
From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “What risks do women have with PCOS? Lack of ovulation in women with PCOS results in continuous exposure of their uterine lining (endometrium) to estrogen. This may cause excessive thickening of the uterine lining and …
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 …
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