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

• What Are “Spermbots” and Can They Cure Male Infertility?

  Posted on March 1, 2016

  In early 2016, German researchers announced the development of “ spermbots,” or “tiny robot suits” that they believe will treat and effectively cure certain …

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• Why Are Sperm Donors Needed?

  Posted on February 1, 2016

  Male factor infertility is a common reason for a couple to use donor sperm to build their family. There are various factors that can contribute to an …

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• Gender Selection: Why It's Used and If It's Right for Your Family

  Posted on January 1, 2016

  Many people assume that gender selection is only used because some couples simply have a personal preference. Although this may be true for some couples, it is …

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• What Cancer Patients Need to Know About Fertility Before and After Treatment

  Posted on December 1, 2015

  For many cancer patients in the past few decades, the time immediately after their diagnosis was solely dedicated to forming an effective treatment plan, often …

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• Three Sperm Donation Myths You Probably Believe

  Posted on November 1, 2015

  Whether you’ve decided to use donor sperm to build your family or if you’re considering becoming a donor yourself, there are still plenty of rumors out there …

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• Why Are International Sperm Banks Running Low?

  Posted on October 1, 2015

  Sperm banks in countries such as the U.K. and China are anxious to grow their sperm donor databases. As more couples and individuals look to grow their …

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• 5 Reasons to Choose FCC for Donor Sperm and Cryobanking (for Patients)

  Posted on September 1, 2015

  We understand that the decision to use a sperm donor to build your family may have come after a long journey - one filled with many important decisions about …

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• Choose Long-term Storage at FCC (for Physicians and Fertility Clinics)

  Posted on August 1, 2015

  Egg Storage (oocytes) is for all women concerned with their future fertility, including cancer patients, those with high-risk careers (military personnel, fire …

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• Top Sperm Donor FAQs

  Posted on July 1, 2015

  At the Fertility Center of California (FCC), we work with sperm donors and future parents to keep the sperm donation process as simple and straightforward as …

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• How to Talk to Your Child about Sperm Donation

  Posted on June 1, 2015

  Whether or not your partner and you used a sperm donor to have a baby, children are prone to ask “Where did I come from?” It’s a completely understandable …

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