In Sickness and In Sperm
Blog written by Laboratory Staff Nisha We often see that healthy males, with exceptionally extraordinary sperm quality, will have virtually no living sperm cells after becoming ill, particularly high fevers. Illnesses greatly affect the homeostasis of the body while the body fights off the bacterial or viral infection. The body …
How old is too old?
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree Is 40 really the new 30? Members of the Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum say so with a resounding yes! There are many reasons people are waiting longer to have children nowadays. Sometimes it is because Mr. Right hasn’t shown up yet. …
What do I do with my 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 …
Donors are an outstanding group of men
Blog written by Laboratory Staff CD We often receive calls from men wanting to donate semen. From what most people see in the movies, I think they assume they can call, make an appointment, leave a sample, collect some cash and be on their way. Most sound a little surprised …
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 …
FAQ’s about Known Donors
Blog written by Laboratory Staff VN A designated, known, or directed semen donor is a donor of semen used to inseminate a nonsexually intimate partner. Recently we have seen a substantial increase in numbers of the Directed Donor (DD) cases processed at the Fairfax Cryobank. I want to answer some …
FaceMatch™ Aids in Donor Selection
Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Fairfax Cryobank has FaceMatch™: Intended to provide a fun, interactive way to help you select you donor, this FREE feature uses the shape of facial features to find a resemblance between the photo you upload and the adult photos of our donors. If you …
An Interesting Occupation
Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM When people hear that I work at a sperm bank, they inevitably ask all sorts of questions, as you can imagine. Their questions range from “How did you get into that field?” to “What are the sperm donors like?” to “How does one become …
Irish Donors: Fairfax Cryobank screens for Tay Sachs Disease
Blog written by Suzanne Seitz, MS Genetic Counselor If you have heard about Tay Sachs disease, you probably consider it something that those of Jewish ancestry should worry about. Turns out that those who are Jewish are not the only ones who should be screened. Tay Sachs is a fatal neurological …
Benefits of Vitamin D
Blog written by Laboratory Staff Nisha Recent studies have linked children who were conceived in the winter with an increased rate of multiple sclerosis (MS). It has also been noted that the highest rates of MS occurs in northern countries such as Scotland and England. This is because women who are …
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