Using a sperm donor to conceive a child is an excellent choice for many people including same-sex couples, single women, and couples where the male has low sperm count, poor sperm mobility, or related infertility issues. But choosing this method of conception is only the first step. Another big decision is choosing the right … Read more
So you’ve decided to start a family. Wonderful! Next comes the decision about the best method of conception for you. Fortunately, there are several good insemination options for infertile or sub-fertile couples, lesbian couples, and single women to consider. This article focuses on the advantages and benefits of home insemination, along with the preferred … Read more
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
Good, healthy, solid nutrition is especially important while planning to get pregnant for both partners, especially when you’re having trouble getting pregnant. A healthy diet and consistent, effective exercise has shown to improve fertility in both women and men. When embarking on pregnancy, a woman with a well-nourished body that is stocked with necessary nutrients … Read more
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
I just finished attending Reglera’s 7th Reproductive Compliance Conference in Arlington, VA. Two days of going over FDA regulations, current regulatory trends and case studies; and I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Day 1: Living Documents Day 1 began with a welcome and introduction from Reglera president, Clay Anselmo. New to this year’s conference … Read more
Below is a picture of the attendees at a recent Chinese Sperm Banking Conference. Our Tissue Bank Director, Dr. Peter Bower, is located in the middle-left of the first row, in the dark jacket; he is not hard to find. Enjoy!
Hello again, here is the update from day 2 at the NEFS 2012 Conference. Before the presentations today, I went for a walk along the cliffs of the conference location and took some photos that can be seen below. The weather was a bit windy, but there were beautiful, sunny skies. The first presentation today … Read more