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Home Insemination- Journey to Parenthood during Social Distancing
The recent spread of COVID-19 has been impacting all aspects of our lives. Stopping any further spread is important to keep ourselves and loved ones safe! However, this does not mean your journey to parenthood has to be put on hold. Seattle Sperm Bank can ship straight to your door with easy to follow instructions for home insemination. This involves injecting semen vaginally close to the cervix and is sometimes referred to as the “turkey baster method”. Success rates are comparable to...
Home Insemination Is A Great Option During Times Of Travel Restrictions And Social Distancing
Due to the spread of COVID-19 it is becoming safer for people to reduce unnecessary travel to public locations. This may include discontinuing fertility cycles. Fortunately, there are alternatives for saving in progress in your current cycle and starting cycles while reducing visits to clinics. For people free of fertility issues, artificial insemination at home can be a reliable and affordable way to start a family. This method offers convenience and comfort since it can be done in your home...
Poor Diet Linked to Low Sperm and Testosterone Counts
The results of the largest study to date analyzing connections between diet and testicular health were recently released. It found that men who ate a typical Western diet of processed foods high in sugar and fat produced significantly fewer sperm per ejaculation than those with a healthier, more balanced diet that included fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, and other whole foods. The resulting lower sperm count can negatively affect a man’s fertility as well as his overall health. While diet is...
4 Common Signs of Female Infertility You May be Overlooking
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 10% of women experience infertility. The CDC defines infertility as not being able to get pregnant after one year of trying, or six months if the woman is 35 or older. To make matters worse, many women don’t realize they have infertility issues until after they have been trying to conceive for multiple months. So by the time they consult a fertility specialist, precious time has been lost, which can further affect your...
To Fertility and Beyond: Storing Sperm in Space May Be Possible
In June of 2019, a team of scientists released the results of a test designed to answer a remarkable question: Can frozen sperm cells be safely sent to space for future use? The results, as presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Vienna, suggests that such storage is theoretically possible. To test this theory, no sperm samples were actually launched into orbit like microscopic Buzz Aldrins. Instead, engineers put 10 healthy frozen...
Books About LGBTQ+ Family Planning For Kids And Parents
We often get asked if we have any book recommendations for family planning or books for kids about LGBTQ families, so we made a list of a few of our favorites. No matter what kind of family you are (or are thinking about having!), all these books have something interesting to offer. Check them out below: LGBTQ+ Family Planning Books For Kids Mommy, Momma, and Me: A sweet rhyming book about a baby doing everyday things with their two moms. The simple pictures and words would make this a great...
Should I get genetic testing done on myself before conceiving?
You may be looking for a sperm donor or an egg donor and notice that the donor has been tested for a panel of genetic conditions. You may also notice that a donor is a carrier of a specific genetic condition, and feel uncertain about what that means, or if you should be concerned. We get questions surrounding genetic carrier status daily, especially whether we think it’s medically necessary for our clients to have genetic testing done on themselves as part of their pre-conception journey. We...
How and Why to Test Male Fertility
About two million men are diagnosed with infertility each year in the U.S. Yet when a couple is having trouble conceiving, treatment efforts often focus solely on the woman’s fertility. While this can be a good place to start, it’s important to know that male infertility is the root cause of the problem in about 30% of cases, according to multiple studies. So whether you’re looking to start or add to your own family or are interested in becoming a sperm donor, there are good reasons for men to...
Causes of Male Infertility: Facts vs. Myths
Many factors affect male fertility including age, genetics, hormone imbalances, and the presence of an illness or a chronic sexual transmitted disease. These factors, or a combination, can contribute to low sperm count, poor motility (how well sperm can move), abnormal sperm size or shape, and other problems. Some of these issues are beyond your control. Others, however, can be influenced by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But first, let’s address five common myths about male infertility:...
Pride 2019
From all of us at Seattle Sperm Bank and our associate labs, we want to wish you and your family a happy Pride 2019. SSB is honored to be a part of so many LGBTQ+ families’ journey to parenthood, and we love helping every step of the way. From answering your initial questions to getting pictures of your new little ones in the mail, we truly enjoy being part of this process with you. This June commemorates the 50th anniversary of the riot that broke out at The Stonewall Inn in Manhattan,...
