Betsy Cairo has her PhD in Human Reproduction and is the Founder and Director of CryoGam Colorado, Colorado’s only commercial sperm bank. She’s a college professor, Executive Director of a non-profit helping vulnerable communities, and a featured TED talk presenter. Girl has done it all.

Hear from Betsy as she discusses:

• How long sperm can be stored and still be viable – including the incredible story of a man who fought cancer at 18 years old and, with a little pre-planning, preserved his future dream of fatherhood.

• How signing a simple document can make the world of difference to your partner or spouse should the unthinkable happen. Check it out here.

• How donations are done – it’s not as short and sweet as the movies make it out to be!

• Anonymity and identity issues -- is the identity of sperm donors known? Can it be discovered?

• Why you should plan for your reproductive health and preserve your fertility.

• Why it’s important to see a doctor (just like all the commercials tell you to do) instead of going the turkey baster route (which can ruin more than just Thanksgiving).

Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903.

Learn more about our podcast: iwanttoputababyinyou.com

Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: brightfuturesfamilies.com

Learn more about Ellen’s law firm: trachmanlawcenter.com

Learn more about CryoGam Colorado: cryogam.com

Tune in next week when we speak with Dr. Athena O’Shaughnessy, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at Conceptions.