Category: Blog

How to Increase Fertility

August 18, 2016

  When you’re trying to get pregnant, even minor lifestyle adjustments can have positive effects. Plus, unlike genetics, these are things largely within your control. Following the tips below may increase your fertility and your chances of conception. Be sure to discuss these ideas with your doctor or midwife to create a plan specific to […]

Personalizing Your Donor Search: Why We List Our Sperm Donors by Name

August 2, 2016

At Seattle Sperm Bank, we name our donors. Why? Because our donors are more than anonymous numbers to us, just as they should be for you. Though you may never meet your donor, it’s important for you to know as much about them as possible. We personalize our donors to help you better connect with […]

Having Trouble Choosing a Sperm Donor? We Can Help!

July 14, 2016

Choosing the right sperm donor is an important decision. But it can be overwhelming, especially since we have hundreds of quality donors to choose from. So a good first question to ask is: What is most important to you? Consider both the physical and psychological characteristics you’d like to see in your child including personality, […]

The Benefits of Reserving Enough Donor Sperm

June 15, 2016

Using a sperm donor to conceive your child is a safe and effective way to start a family. But choosing the right sperm donor takes time. For those just starting the process, learn more about how to choose the right sperm donor. Once you do decide, you want to be sure there are enough donor […]

Where Seattle Sperm Bank Ships Donor Sperm

June 2, 2016

It may not be the first thing you think of in the process, but shipping donor sperm is a critical part of a successful insemination. Using our industry leading cryologistics processes and equipment allows us to get high quality donor samples to you in a safe and timely manner. Shipping sperm requires expertise and special […]

Choosing the Right Insemination Method for You

May 17, 2016

    There are several safe and effective methods of artificial insemination, but choosing the best one for you can be confusing. This article explains and compares some common methods to help you make the best choice. The two most common and successful methods of artificial insemination are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and intracervical insemination (ICI […]

Seattle Sperm Bank’s Screening Process for All Sperm Donor Applicants

April 22, 2016

Recent news reports about a lawsuit involving Georgia-based sperm bank Xytex Cryo International is of great concern to Seattle Sperm Bank (SSB) – as it should be for the entire industry. This particular suit centers on the inaccurate and allegedly fabricated application of a man who proved to suffer from schizophrenia, a condition that was […]

Keeping the Zika Virus Out of the Sperm Donor Supply

February 14, 2016

The recent and rapid spread of the Zika virus from Brazil to many other parts of South, Central, and North America has garnered much media attention lately. As it should. The Zika virus is mainly spread through infected mosquitoes moving from person to person. Once the virus is contracted, it can also be passed by […]

SURE-CHECK System Ensures Safe Handling and Delivery

February 4, 2016

Choosing the right sperm donor to conceive is a major decision. It takes time, effort, and even some soul searching to find the best sperm donor for your needs. So when you finally do make a choice, you want to ensure the specimens you order match your selection. That’s where Seattle Sperm Bank’s proprietary SURE-CHECK […]

30 Questions You Should Ask Your Sperm Bank

January 3, 2016

Using a sperm bank is a positive and effective method for conceiving a child. But there are many things to consider first. Below are 30 of the most common and important questions we are regularly asked. If you have any questions that are not addressed in this list, please contact Seattle Sperm Bank (SSB) directly […]