California Cryobank Archives

Can you use the same sperm donor twice? Family limits and donor reserve options explained by a leading international sperm bank

Whatever the background to your family-building journey, the decision to use a sperm donor won’t have been a small one. Starting out tends to throw up a lot of questions – some more immediate and donor specific, but there are some very important ones that might not come up right away, including can you use the same sperm donor twice, or even more?

I’m a mama to donor-conceived children – here’s my sperm bank story (& 5 things that surprised me the most)

Five children later and ten years on from the start of her journey, TRB Founder Eloise recaps her sperm bank story and shares the five things that positively surprised her about her experience.

Anonymous vs. open donors – why US sperm donation is rarely anonymous, in 2024

What does this mean for you and your family, as prospective donor sperm recipients? We asked the team at California Cryobank, a leading global donor sperm bank for over 45 years, for their expert insight.

How to create a wider support network for your donor-conceived family

Everything to know about the California Cryobank Sibling Registry Last year, when their eldest daughter was nearly five years old,  The Ribbon Box Founder Eloise and her husband were contacted (out of the blue) by a lesbian couple who used the same sperm donor as them, via their bank's donor sibling registry. Based in the US, [...]

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How a Lesbian Couple, a Heterosexual Couple and a Solo Parent Chose Their Sperm Donors

Choosing a sperm donor - three unique perspectives (& where to start) At The Ribbon Box, we know that choosing a sperm donor is a very personal decision and there’s no one-size-fits all approach. Settling on your chosen sperm donor might be the result of months combing through profiles, or maybe you’ll come across a [...]

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The Importance of DNA Ancestry When Choosing Your Sperm Donor

Over recent years, developments in DNA testing services have become increasingly popular. And why wouldn't it be? Understanding the ancestry of our parents gives a better insight into our genetic heritage. Although for some people struggling with infertility and wanting to use donor gametes in fertility treatment, not knowing the ancestral history of a donor [...]

What’s it Like to Donate Sperm? A Sperm Donor Tells All.

Ever wondered why someone would become a sperm donor or how sperm donation works? Earlier this year, TRB's Founder, Eloise spoke with one of California Cryobank's sperm donors about his experience of sperm donation. If you missed the podcast, read our article below to learn more about why our podcast guest became a sperm donor. [...]

Sperm Donation – Why Go to a Sperm Bank to Find a Donor?

Today we hear from fertility specialist, Jaime Shamonki M.D., who is the Chief Medical Officer of Generate Life Sciences at California Cryobank and is a devoted advocate for family equality rights and newborn stem cell education. She shares her take on using a sperm donor (especially during the pandemic), including screening for genetic and infectious [...]