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To Note:
Private Donor Groups and Private Sibling Connection Groups are now located under the category "Groups". Search the donor number in the search box and you should find exactly what you're looking for!
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Name (under which the vial was purchased)
Email
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Donor number
Child Date of Birth
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The forum has a new look and the Fairfax Team is so excited to create the best experience for our users.
To Note:
Private Donor Groups and Private Sibling Connection Groups are now located under the category "Groups". Search the donor number in the search box and you should find exactly what you're looking for!
Questions about your forum access? Email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com
Follow these steps to join a private donor group:
1) Press "Join" at the right of the group
2) Once prompted to confirm your request please list this information so we can verify your information:
Name (under which the vial was purchased)
Clinic Name
Donor number
Child Date of Birth
*If you are looking to start a private group for a PRS donor please email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com with the above information and that you are looking for a PRS group*
If you have any questions about the verification process please email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com
2939
anxiousaz
Junior Member
Just considering using 2939 but see absolutely no posts about him....?? Anyone have any input?? Wondering if there's something I'm missing on his profile....would appreciate any feedback!
Comments
RESTRICTED: An offspring with medical issues believed to increase risk to other offspring has been reported. Use of this specimen is not recommended. Please contact our genetic counselor for details at 800-338-8407. Specimens from this donor may be used after you review, sign and return an informed consent document to us. Often there is only a small risk with many issues present at birth or not at all. If you have a child by this donor already there may only be a minimal risk. Call for details.
Why would a donor become restricted?
A child has been reported with a medical condition that could pose an increased risk to other children born from this same donor. An example would be a child born with a rare disease where we determine the donor and mother are both carriers. Other offspring would have a small risk, typically less than 1%.
In the general population every pregnancy has about a 3%-4% risk of producing a child with a birth defect or mental deficiency. Our extensive screening and testing reduces this risk, but cannot eliminate it. We ask physicians and clients to notify us whenever they believe a child born by donor sperm has any medical condition. In the rare cases when we receive such notice, we immediately remove that donor from sale and investigate the report. While we are gathering information the donor's status will be "Under Investigation." We ask for a physician's written diagnosis, and a family, medical and pregnancy history on the mother. If our Medical Director determines that using the donor could increase the risk of the occurrence of a medical condition and/or birth defect above the risk in the general population, we will restrict that donor, meaning that his sperm is no longer available for sale to the general public. This type of restriction applies to all units that were sold and are unused regardless of when they were purchased. An investigation can take as little as a day to resolve but can also take several months as we communicate with medical personnel and family members about a situation. An investigation that does not result in a restriction allows the donor to return to a No Restriction status. For more information, please see the donor and offspring medical evaluation page on our website.
Yes, It's always a possibilty for "issues" to pop up after the baby begins to grow. There can be small things that may be of concern, which is why it's important to share this information so that potential parents can be informed consumers. It may be a fluke but Fairfax is responsible for sharing this infomation and pulling the donor out of rotation. However, there are tons of genetic issues that cannot be tested for and anything can occur due to chance.
Please try not to get overwhelmed with fear tonight..its not good for you. Remember that just because it happened to somebody else doesnt mean it will happen to your precious babies. They open at 7 am so try to just get a good night sleep and figure it out tomorrow morning!!
Charlotte
I am not a genetic expert but I can tell you that I have a perfectly healthy baby born out of donor 2939. I can understand the fear and anxiety if you are pregnant and hear about a news regarding your selected donor but genetic problems can come from either side and as someone mentioned, they can also be compensated with the mother's genetic pool balancing out... so keep sending love to your babies and to donor 2939 and trust that all is well!.
Congratulations to all!
Congratulations for your baby and best of luck in the delivery!
Congratulations for your baby and best of luck in the delivery![/quote]
I had a healthy boy in may 2010