Article – Seattle Sperm Bank

Two Women Get A Surprise When Dealing With Their Sperm Bank

October 5, 2014 by Seattle Sperm Bank

You have probably seen in the news recently, “Black Donor Sperm Mistakenly Sent to White Mom”, about an Ohio Caucasian woman who is suing a sperm bank for mistakenly sending her vials from an African-American donor, when she thought she was being inseminated with a white man’s sperm. This type of error is inexcusable, and … Read more

Demystifying IUI, ICI, IVI and IVF

January 4, 2014 by Seattle Sperm Bank

Getting a Vasectomy? Consider Storing Your Sperm First

Methods of Insemination IUI (Intrauterine): The most common form of artificial insemination. Your doctor (or licensed health care provider) will insert thawed sperm directly into the uterus using a speculum and catheter. Inseminations may be timed based on a woman’s natural cycle, or in conjunction with medications intended to induce ovulation. ICI (Intracervical): Most commonly … Read more