Preserving Fertility
Blog written by Laboratory Staff MF Infertility and the need for reproductive assistance are issues that not every person in the general public has to face, but those that do understand the heartache, worry, and pain that go along with it. As a relatively young and healthy twenty something, I …
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 …
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 …
How To Stay Positive When It Just Isn’t Working
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree A common topic on the Fairfax Cryobank Family Forums discussion board relate to frustration and heartache after trying multiple inseminations with no success. Starting a family using donor sperm is a very private matter to many women and couples who utilize …
Importance of Pregnancy/Live Birth Reporting
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Director Stephen H. Pool, Ph.D. Clients who have used donor sperm are often members of organizations or web based groups that provide support or information about infertility issues. In addition, they often monitor various blogs, or web sites to find out information that may …
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