FCC Blog | News & Updates by the Fertility Center of California, Sperm Bank Inc
How Artificial Insemination / IUI Works
Posted on July 1, 2018Artificial Insemination [AI] refers to the process of a physician inserting sperm directly into a woman’s uterus (IUI), cervix (ICI), or fallopian tubes. …
Read MoreDo I Still Need to Care about the Zika Virus?
Posted on June 1, 2018The 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 …
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of a Male Fertility Consultation
Posted on May 1, 2018A consultation with a male fertility specialist is the first step toward receiving a diagnosis and determining whether fertility treatment is needed or whether …
Read MoreSeven Sperm Facts That Will Surprise You
Posted on April 1, 2018Even 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 …
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Stress and Male Fertility
Posted on March 1, 2018A common reaction to hearing about fertility issues, whether relating to male or female concerns, is for someone to tell you to simply “relax.” “Relax, and it …
Read MoreHow Does Cancer Treatment Impact Male Fertility?
Posted on February 1, 2018Fertility preservation, also known as sperm freezing, is fortunately an increasingly prevalent part of the conversation recently diagnosed cancer patients have …
Read MoreWhat Happens after I Donate Sperm?
Posted on January 1, 2018Becoming a sperm donor is admirable, and the Fertility Center of California supports donors throughout the donation process. For the most part, sperm donation …
Read MoreSemen Analysis Preparation
Posted on December 1, 2017A semen analysis serves the purpose of evaluating ejaculated sperm, and 2-3 may be required to get a full baseline because sperm counts can vary from one day …
Read MoreWhat Should I Look for in a Sperm Donor?
Posted on November 1, 2017Are you considering using a sperm donor to help build your family? Sperm donation programs aid those who are LGBT or facing infertility, as well as single …
Read MoreLifestyle Changes That Can Improve Sperm Quality
Posted on October 1, 2017The key to understanding sperm health is to know what determines whether sperm is or isn’t healthy. Sperm health is measured in the quantity of sperm, the …
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