Infertility is defined as a couple’s inability to conceive after 12 months of regularly unprotected intercourse and affects nearly 1 in 6 (15%) of couples in Canada. Male factor – an aspect related to the male partner – can contribute to a couple’s fertility problem in up to 50% of cases. Therefore, it is crucialRead more
Choosing a sperm donor is an overwhelming process, not only for patients repeating the selection journey, but especially for new clients starting out. Searching for a sperm donor candidates involves support, time, and commitment from all parties involved. Just like the old adage “It takes a village to raise a child”, we believe that itRead more
It wasn’t too long ago that fertility or infertility were rarely discussed topics, and when these topics were discussed, they were discussed in hushed tones. Even in current times, when we do discuss fertility challenges, it seems that the general population rarely focuses on factoring in the sperm component of the equation, and instead focusesRead more
Since the end of 2015, authorities around the world have raised the alarm about the Zika virus. The most important danger is risk of transmission by pregnant women to the fetuses that they carry. Because the virus carries important implications for developing fetuses, both the American Centre for Disease Control (“CDC”) and Health Canada haveRead more
Today, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is one of the most commonly used treatments for infertility, because it maximizes the chances of conception. Natural conception occurs when an egg has been released from an ovary and is fertilized by sperm in a female’s fallopian tube. Through IVF, the process of fertilization occurs in a lab, whereRead more