sperm bank
noun
: a place where sperm are collected, stored, and then used to help women become pregnant
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When floor work finally got underway in the House, the chamber fully passed House Bill 1259, which would enshrine in vitro fertilization, or IVF, protections in state law and also would make a more contentious change to the state's sperm bank regulations.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
Indeed, though one large national sperm bank is backing the bill, three others signed a joint letter saying the regulations haven’t negatively impacted them.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE from this week's episode of The Kardashians, the Good American co-founder, 39, sits down with Haqq, 41, as the mom of one discusses the idea of using a sperm bank for a second baby.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
Typically, the person will be asked to produce a semen sample at the sperm bank or at a laboratory, though some sperm banks do offer kits that can be used at home.
—Samantha Lauriello, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
People interested in freezing their sperm can find a sperm bank in their area by searching online or asking a healthcare provider.
—Samantha Lauriello, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
Indeed, though one large national sperm bank is backing the bill, three others signed a joint letter saying the regulations haven’t negatively impacted them.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE from this week's episode of The Kardashians, the Good American co-founder, 39, sits down with Haqq, 41, as the mom of one discusses the idea of using a sperm bank for a second baby.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
Typically, the person will be asked to produce a semen sample at the sperm bank or at a laboratory, though some sperm banks do offer kits that can be used at home.
—Samantha Lauriello, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
People interested in freezing their sperm can find a sperm bank in their area by searching online or asking a healthcare provider.
—Samantha Lauriello, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
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“Sperm bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sperm%20bank. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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