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A Brief Overview of Artificial Insemination

Artificial insemination , or AI, describes a procedure where sperm is inserted into a woman's reproductive tract to help her get pregnant by means other than natural insemination (sex).  In a nutshell, sperm is placed into the cervix (intracervical insemination, or ICI) or washed, then inserted into a woman's uterus (intrauterine insemination, or IUI), usually with a catheter.

San Diego Sperm Bank

A recent visitor asked about San Diego sperm banks.

You're lucky because a great option in the area is the Fertility Center of California. 

Sperm Banks in Arizona

We recently recieved a question from a potential sperm donor asking about sperm banks near Tulsa,  Arizona.

How Do I Get the Sperm from My Sperm Donor?

We recently received a visitor who told us she browsed the sperm donor listings and found the ones she was most interested in. However, she asked: "how do I go about actually receiving the sperm."

If you're on SpermCenter, after you've chosen the sperm donors you like best, you need to click on their sperm donor profile URL, which will take you to the sperm bank, then call the sperm bank's customer service people to find out more about your options. If you've chosen donors from several banks, you should call each one. 

Virginia Sperm Banks

We recently received a question about Virginia sperm banks. While there are a couple sperm banks in Virginia, there are none specifically in West Virginia.

In Virgina, the largest local bank is Fairfax Cryobank.

Sperm Banks in Alamogordo, New Mexico

A visitor asked us about sperm banks in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Unfortunately, there aren't any well-known sperm banks, but there may be other options.

The nearest possibility might be the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albaquerque.

Will Insurance Pay for Sperm Banking if You Have Cancer?

This is a question we received recently from a visitor who was wondering if his insurance would pay the cost of storing his sperm, since he has to undergo chemo and other cancer treatments that may adversely affect his fertility.

The answer is that it depends on the insurance company. Some health insurance plans may cover the cost of part or all of the initial services. Check with your insurance provider and doctor's office staff prior to beginning the banking process.

Los Angeles Sperm Banks

We recently recieved a question about Los Angeles sperm banks. While there are several sperm banks in California, there is only one major sperm bank in Los Angeles proper, California Cryobank.

I'm A Single Mother, By Choice - The Charlotte Observer

There was  a great article awhile back in the Charlotte Observer by one of it's editors, who used SpermCenter to find her donor.

Is Trying to Conceive All You Think About?

We understand; we've been there, done that. When you're trying to get pregnant, it feels like all you can do is think, plan and try to conceive. We tend to forget to have fun and take time to breathe, which isn't necessarily a good thing.

If you feel yourself holding your breath, there are some ways you can deal with it. First, understand that no matter what you do, you will be thinking about getting pregnant when you're TTC. That's just the way it is.