Age and Fertility
Check out this great guide on Age and Fertility by the American Society for Reporductive Medicine (ASRM). In the guide it points out that “approximately 20% of women wait until after age 35 to begin their families” for various reasons. However, the article cautions that fertility for women starts to …
What did you say?
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree Last year I wrote a blog article, Forum Abbreviations Explained, which helped new Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum users navigate the technology lingo often found throughout the forum. I thought I would revisit some of these commonly used abbreviations and add a few I have …
Countdown to Trying to Conceive
Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Trying to conceive (TTC on all those forums and message boards), whether you’re trying by insemination, IVF, or the old-fashioned way, can be an exciting and overwhelming process. All sorts of thoughts are going through your head, like “will I/we conceive right away?” or …
Personal connection
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director Michelle Ottey, PhD. In a recent survey of current and retired donors, we found that 53% of the men indicated that they know someone with social or medical infertility and that was a motivating factor in their decision to become a sperm donor. …
Misinformation
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director Michelle Ottey, PhD There is a lot of misinformation out there about Sperm Banks and Sperm Donors. I want to set the record straight for our Cryobank. I recognize the importance of what we do and the broad effects that it has on …
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 …
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 …
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