Curriculum Vitae Versus Resume

'Curriculum Vitae Versus Resume'The idea of 'curriculum vitae versus resume' is not new in the field of IUI (also known as sperm selection) as it was first introduced by Dr. Pierre Janot, M.D. and other proponents of assisted reproductive technologies.So what exactly is the 'curriculum vitae'? While IUI refers to the procedure for insemination or IVF, a CV is the document that the couple submits to potential sperm donors to describe their medical history, past fertility issues, and current health status. These documents are usually stored by fertility clinics and/or hospitals so you have nothing to lose by submitting your CV to potential sperm donors.In a recent article for IUI Journal, I raised the question of whether the 'curriculum vitae versus resume' tool could be of any use to those who were seeking an IUI procedure. The answer is no. Most doctors actually discourage the use of these types of documents.For example, in one case, a young woman whose fiancé's sperm donor had just tested positive for the disease 'HIV' informed her that she could only conceive through IUI when the condition was present. She told me that the doctor did not seem to realize that he should have made the necessary adjustment to his protocol. This same couple also told me that the doctor was very surprised when I told him that they had submitted their 'curriculum vitae versus resume' to a different donor, as they had received 'out of range' results.The woman told me that she had recently moved into the clinic where she would be undergoing fertility treatment and would feel uncomfortable disclosing her medical information to any of the staff at that time. Unfortunately, this individual would become the wife of a successful donor when she gave birth to twins using donor sperm.Because I am not an expert on the ethics of the insemination procedures IUI, or infertility treatment in general, I cannot comment on whether or not it is appropriate to reveal your medical history to an IUI cli nic before undergoing treatment. However, this is a good illustration of why it is very important to seek out the advice of a fertility specialist before undergoing the procedure. Also, it is important to note that couples should not disclose their medical history to other donors either, as doing so can have negative consequences.As far as writing a 'curriculum vitae versus resume,' I haven't heard of a case where this actually worked, but it certainly hasn't hurt anyone. For example, this type of document is useful to potential sperm donors as well as the hospital and fertility clinic personnel who need to read it. If a man has come out of a session with an IUI clinic with an IVF-on-demand, this may be the only document he will be required to submit during the procedure and it may not matter what a client's CV says to the donor that day.I recently received an email from a man who said that he had been instructed by his doctor to submit his 'curriculum vitae versus resume' to the do nor's sperm bank and doctor. The reason given was that he had to include this information since it is the only way he could guarantee paternity for his offspring. While this may be legal, this does not mean that you should submit your documents to a sperm bank without realizing the consequences.