Real-time vial availability Cryomate displays real-time inventory levels directly on its website, allowing you to see current lot counts. For deeper planning, questions about specific vial types — including IUI, ICI and ART — or upcoming release schedules, the Client Relations team is available to talk through your options. Discounts when buying multiple vials Families … [Read more…]
4. Because sperm count matters, but sperm health is about more than that If you’ve ever looked at a semen analysis, you’ll know that sperm count tends to get a lot of attention. It’s important, but it’s only one part of the picture. A semen analysis can assess several different characteristics, including sperm concentration, motility, … [Read more…]
Avoid excess heat Sperm production and maturation are sensitive to temperature, which is why the testicles sit outside the body. Isabelle advises, “Never sit with your laptop on your lap, and don’t carry your phone in your front pocket, because when you hold a phone, it’s warm. Wearing tight clothing, sitting in heated offices, saunas, … [Read more…]
So you’re trying to conceive (TTC), and there’s a good chance you’ve heard plenty about the female side of the fertility equation – ovulation, egg quality, cycle tracking, supplements, the list goes on. But what about his sperm? One thing that’s particularly useful to understand is that sperm aren’t simply made once and stored away. … [Read more…]
As one of the world’s largest sperm banks, California Cryobank® has been supporting families for nearly 50 years. They know that when you decide to use donor sperm to build your family, you’re not just looking to find a sperm donor, grab a vial and move on. You’re making a deeply personal decision and hitting go … [Read more…]
Hearing that a semen analysis showed zero sperm can completely stop you in your tracks. This is what happened almost 10 years ago when TRB Founder Eloise Edington and her husband got his results back. For them, questions immediately began to spiral quickly: Can azoospermia be misdiagnosed? How do we know if it’s obstructive vs … [Read more…]
Fertility – whether we can, can’t, maybe could or probably won’t – can feel like navigating a huge can of worms. And as a woman about to turn 40, and my husband too, I identify. There’s an insane amount to think about and factor in, from whether (and how) to test – more on that … [Read more…]
How does Spain’s sperm donor law compare with the UK? When it comes to Spain sperm donor law, the framework is one of the main reasons Spanish sperm donors are so widely available, and it directly influences waiting times, privacy and how donor programmes work. Getting a little more granular, here’s a quick comparison. 1. … [Read more…]
What is a semen analysis? A semen analysis is a laboratory test that evaluates the quality and quantity of an individual’s semen. It’s a non-invasive and straightforward procedure that involves collecting a semen sample and examining it under a microscope. This test can provide valuable information about a man’s fertility status, including his sperm count, … [Read more…]
I know. I’ve been there – several times. Depending on the stage you get to, before seeing that BFP (big fat positive on a pregnancy test, for anyone not yet initiated), trying for a baby can feel like navigating a maze, full of online searches, tests and uncertainty. While women’s fertility tracking is widely discussed, … [Read more…]