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Heading to the Bank - Fertility Preservation Prior to Starting HRT
Workshop Description
California Cryobank is the leading tissue bank in the industry. With over 40 years of experience, we take pride in helping numerous clients overcome personal obstacles to become parents. We welcome everyone regardless of gender identity, gender presentation and sexual orientation. This workshop will discuss the importance of fertility preservation prior to starting hormone replacement therapy. Specifically focusing on MTF transitioning clients, California Cryobank can assist with the freezing and storing of sperm tissue. At CCB we understand that the transgender community needs to be supported and would consider ourselves an ally within the LGBTQ community. We have created the PRIDE Discount, which offers tissue banking services at a significantly discounted rate. We hope that everyone who dreams of having biological children in the future, can have the opportunity to do so regardless of their gender.
Conference Track
Family
Young Adult (Ages 19-20)
Topic
Medical
Workshop Outline/Powerpoint
Primary Contact
Gabrielle Bellitti, MS, California Cryobank
Workshop Presenters
Gabrielle Bellitti, MS, California Cryobank
Pronouns
Presenter Bio
Gabrielle is the Community Outreach Specialist on the California Cryobank team. She helps a variety of clients preserve their fertility for numerous reasons; cancer patients prior to starting chemotherapy, military & first responders, pre-vasectomy clients and, as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, transitioning clients - MTF prior to starting HRT. Gabby is most passionate about helping people in their time of need. Choosing to start a family is a big decision and it is important to know your options and understand that having a biological child is a possibility. Gabby also teaches at Parenting Journey, a non-profit organization geared toward parenting & family reunification. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her two sons, Malakai & Caleb.