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• How Sperm Washing Is Used in Intrauterine Insemination

  Posted on September 1, 2020

  In a traditional pregnancy, conception happens when sperm travels from the penis into the vagina, through the cervical area, and through the uterus before …

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• Do Sperm Banks Also Store Eggs and Embryos?

  Posted on August 1, 2020

  Sperm banks, which are typically known for sperm donation or sperm freezing, often aren’t considered by people who are looking for frozen egg and embryo …

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• What Is the Process of Becoming a Sperm Donor?

  Posted on July 1, 2020

  Like all forms of third-party reproduction, sperm donation is an act of generosity in which one person provides an individual or a couple with the means to …

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• How Does Gender Selection Work?

  Posted on June 1, 2020

  Throughout most of human history, expectant individuals and couples had to wait until a baby was born to know whether they were having a boy or a girl. As …

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• Spinal Cord Injuries and Male Infertility

  Posted on May 1, 2020

  According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), there are approximately 17,810 new cases of spinal cord injury in the United States …

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• How Is Male Factor Infertility Treated?

  Posted on April 1, 2020

  Although infertility is frequently considered to be primarily a female issue, it’s estimated that up to 30% of cases are related to male infertility …

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• Everything You Need to Know About the Sperm Freezing Process

  Posted on March 1, 2020

  Sperm freezing, or sperm banking, is becoming an increasingly popular option for men looking to preserve their fertility or expand their future reproductive …

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• Are There Symptoms of Male Infertility?

  Posted on February 1, 2020

  When discussing infertility, most conversations are focused on female factors. For example, it’s a fairly well-known fact that women’s ovarian reserves and egg …

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• Four Facts about Using Donated Sperm That You Probably Didn’t Know

  Posted on January 1, 2020

  The process of using donated sperm is somewhat shrouded in mystery. For example, some people incorrectly believe that any man can simply submit a sample at …

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• Five Important Questions about Fertility Preservation

  Posted on December 1, 2019

  Fertility preservation refers to a set of treatment options that allow patients to have a child at a later point in time. These treatments generally involve …

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