FCC Blog | News & Updates by the Fertility Center of California, Sperm Bank Inc

• The Sperm Quality Improvement Checklist

  Posted on January 1, 2019

  There are a few ways a man’s sperm quality can be less than optimal when the time comes for it to fertilize an egg: Its volume is lower than 1.5 ml Its …

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• The Top Five Questions Asked by Sperm Donors

  Posted on December 1, 2018

  Being an anonymous sperm donor is a generous choice. You’ll be supplying the missing piece for a woman or a couple that needs sperm to conceive. This can be …

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• Egg and Embryo Storage at Fertility Center of California

  Posted on November 1, 2018

  If you are ready to preserve your fertility, Fertility Center of California (FCC) has designed a state-of-the-art storage facility for eggs and embryos (eggs …

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• What Makes a Sperm Bank Trustworthy?

  Posted on October 1, 2018

  Whether you’re looking for a sperm donor for assisted reproduction, want to preserve your own sperm for future conception or want to become a sperm donor, …

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• Is There a Link Between Age and Male Fertility?

  Posted on September 1, 2018

  There is a scientifically proven link between age and declining male fertility. Many people assume age affects only female fertility. However, studies have …

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• Male Sexual Health and How It Affects Fertility

  Posted on August 1, 2018

  You might be thinking that male sexual health and fertility are separate concerns. For instance, you could be enjoying a fulfilling sex life, but your female …

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• How Artificial Insemination / IUI Works

  Posted on July 1, 2018

  Artificial Insemination [AI] refers to the process of a physician inserting sperm directly into a woman’s uterus (IUI), cervix (ICI), or fallopian tubes. …

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• Do I Still Need to Care about the Zika Virus?

  Posted on June 1, 2018

  The Zika virus might not have made many news headlines so far this summer; however, that does not mean those attempting to conceive can assume the virus no …

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• How to Make the Most of a Male Fertility Consultation

  Posted on May 1, 2018

  A consultation with a male fertility specialist is the first step toward receiving a diagnosis and determining whether fertility treatment is needed or whether …

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• Seven Sperm Facts That Will Surprise You

  Posted on April 1, 2018

  Even today, there are a number of misconceptions surrounding male fertility, and specifically sperm health. The health of a man’s sperm is dependent on a …

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