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 …
Get out in the Sun!
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Compliance Officer Amy Erickson Hagen We know the sun is good for our emotional wellbeing but can it also affect fertility? New research says yes! According to Austrian physicians Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch and Elisabeth Lerchbaum vitamin D plays a role in human fertility. Deficiency of vitamin …
Importance of Sperm Motility and Count
Blog written by Fairfax Laboratory Director Michelle Ottey, PhD. Here is some information about motility and count to clarify the importance of these factors with regard to frozen sperm. If you think about the vial of sperm there are two things that are important on the post thaw at your clinic: …
Only You Know 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 …
Why follow Fairfax Cryobank on Facebook?
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree Why should you follow Fairfax Cryobank on Facebook? Here are 5 great reasons to check us out! 1. Support! You are not alone in your fertility struggles! See how many other strong and dedicated women are posting their tips, frustrations and …
What Did the Urologist Say to the Sperm Bank Employee?
Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM I recently had the pleasure of meeting a urologist in the area, outside of work. Most of the men he would refer to a sperm bank would be considering a vasectomy, or possibly banking sperm prior to cancer treatment. When the urologist discovered that …
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 …
Just one reason why donors donate
Blog written by Laboratory Staff MC One of the great ways to learn about our new donors is through their donor audio interview. This morning I interviewed a donor who has been in the program for a few months. Chatting with him up to this point had already taught me …
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 …
Donors still Surprise Me
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Staff MM After working here at the Cryobank for almost 5 years now, I still get surprised by how kind our donors are. I’m expecting my second child in March and one of our donors actually came up to me, asked if I was expecting …
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