Should I be concerned about sperm motility?
We all often fall into the societal pressure to accept that more or bigger is better, but that isn’t always the case. Sometimes there is an optimal amount, as is the case of the number of sperm required to achieve pregnancy through insemination. At Fairfax Cryobank we have a specimen quality …
A Team Effort in Houston
All Fairfax Cryobank lab staff members must complete a rigorous training and proficiency program prior to donor specimen processing and distribution. The staff works daily to maintain Fairfax Cryobank’s long-standing record of excellence in providing anonymous donor sperm, and dedication to delivering the highest quality of care to its patients …
New Donors – Active, Athletic, Love the Great Outdoors
Donor 6018 He thrives in the outdoors – from hunting to fishing to his favorite sport, hockey. Donor 5685 He loves to play soccer and go to the gym when he’s not working. Donor 5690 He loves to hike and kayak. Being outdoors fills him with joy. Check out the …
Is IVF right for me?
From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine about IVF: In infertile couples where women have blocked or absent fallopian tubes, or where men have low sperm counts, in vitro fertilization (IVF) offers a chance at parenthood to couples who until recently would have had no hope of having a “biologically …
Semen Samples for Research
Fairfax Cryobank Provides Donated Human Biological Samples Fairfax Cryobank provides donated human biological samples for various types of research purposes including DNA testing. All donors are screened for a minimum of HIV, and hepatitis, and syphilis and found to be negative prior to producing the samples. All donors have consented …
LGBTQ Books for Adults
A Donor Insemination Guide: Written By and For Lesbian Women by Marie Mohler and Lacy Frazer The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians by Rachel Pepper The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy and Birth by Stephine Brill Family Options for Queer Couples: Article written by our Director, Dr. Michelle Ottey for …
Why Would You Freeze 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 …
Research study of family-building LGBTQ community
The LGBTQ Family Building Survey, providing new insight into how many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people are interested in becoming parents, and how they are planning to do so. Most significantly, the data reveals dramatic differences in expectations around family building between LGBTQ Millennials and older generations …
LGBTQ Family Day June 3, 2019
Share the hashtag #LGBTQFamiliesDay in celebration and support of LGBTQ families on June 3, 2019! This helps kick off Pride week! Check out Mombian for more fun events this week.
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