It Is Time to Consider Expanded Genetic Carrier Testing for All Gamete Donors
Harvey Stern, MD PhDMedical DirectorFairfax Cryobank and Fairfax EggBank Learn more about carrier testing for sperm donors Preconception carrier screening for inherited genetic disorders is designed to identify couples at risk for passing on inherited genetic diseases to their children. The major societies representing health professionals in reproductive medicine (the …
Do You Hide Your Infertility Struggle?
Creating a Family shares “Do You Hide Your Infertility Struggle?“ Here is one tip in this article we wanted to highlight. Our Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum is a great resource to connect with others going through similar infertility experiences. “One survey found that 6 in 10 couples (61 percent) hide their …
Message from PRS founder, Sherron Mills
Fairfax Cryobank welcomes PRS Families Pacific Reproductive Services was founded in 1984 specifically to serve the special needs of women planning alternative families – whether single or partnered and regardless of sexual orientation. While lesbians were most urgently in need of a progressive sperm bank, PRS recognized that many women …
Why consider cryopreservation of your own sperm?
Prior to cancer related therapies: Oncofertility Before you or someone you love begin any form of cancer treatment, consult with your doctor about the risks of sterility or infertility. Many common cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation may permanently affect your ability to father children. Sperm freezing prior …
Forum Lingo – 2ww defined
Technology has opened the world to a whole new form of communication. The Fairfax Cryobank Family Forums offer the opportunity to connect with other people who have utilized donor sperm to start a family. This is a great resource for those who are just starting their insemination journey. However, the …
How to order sperm online?
I want to place an order, what are the steps I need to take before making a purchase online? Before placing an order your Licensed Physician/Practitioner must have established an account with us. Accounts are either set up as bill the physician or patient pre-pay. For physician bill accounts, the …
Fighting Zika: Fairfax Cryobank Offers New Program for Olympic Attendees
One Year of Free Sperm Banking to Help Curb Spread of Zika to Partners, Babies Free sperm banking to help stop Zika spread To help limit the spread of the Zika virus, Fairfax Cryobank is offering one year of free sperm banking for any male who wants to bank sperm …
ID Sperm Donors In Demand
In 2005, Fairfax Cryobank started a new program call the ID program in which new donors agree to release identifying information. We created this special category of donors because of the increased interest by families to have this option available. Identifying information, such as donor name and address, is shared …
Happy Pride!
We proudly sponsor Pride events around the country: Capital Pride, Philly Pride, Twin Cities Pride, Houston Pride, Austin Pride, NYC Pride, Brooklyn Pride and Boston Pride. We really are so honored to share our journey with others! Now our son is here so it’s proof that it’s possible! There were …
Beginner’s Guide to Infertility
If you are just getting started on your journey with infertility, please use this great resource from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) on Assisted Reproductive Technologies. This guide will walk you through the details of IVF insemination, egg retrieval process, success rate statistics, and common terminology you will …