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Title: Sperm banks in Los Angeles? Washed or Unwashed?
Post by: lostandconfused on January 02, 2015, 12:42:26 AM
I'm starting hormones soon and I'm dealing with the confusion that is sperm banking.

Which sperm banks should I look into?
Should I freeze washed or unwashed sperm? It seems that unwashed sperm can always been washed later, so it seems like it's the better option.
How many samples should I freeze?

I'm trying to keep upfront costs low at this point. Money's been tight.
Title: Re: Sperm banks in Los Angeles? Washed or Unwashed?
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Title: Re: Sperm banks in Los Angeles? Washed or Unwashed?
Post by: TDawesome on January 02, 2015, 04:02:44 AM
I'm in the same boat as you except I am on the East Coast.

IIRC, I remember reading something about not all frozen sperm will work when needed so it is best to store/freeze multiple samples just in case that happens. However, I do not have any medical knowledge or experience with that so maybe someone who does can answer.