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Expert Panel in Ontario supports IVF funding
Category: DiagnosesThe Ontario government convened the Expert Panel on Infertility and Adoption to create funding guidelines for Ontarian seeking fertiilty treatments. We hope the recommendations will be implemented; the result would have implications for all Canadians
Read More...IVF: choosing the best embryo, and the best day for embryo transfer
Category: DiagnosesThe “perfect” embryo for transfer depends on the couple, their embryos, and the lab itself. This post describes embryo selection, grading, and the decisions that go into selecting embryos for transfer
Read More...Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET): is it right for you?
Category: Fertility TreatmentsThe fertility community would certainly like to see more singleton pregnancies…in contrast with the multiples that so often arise in our practices (or in the newspapers). The challenge is to balance this goal with our patients’ desires to maximize their chances for pregnancy
Read More...Donor Sperm in Canada
Category: Fertility TreatmentsThere are different issues that face women looking to donor sperm. I will address them here, from choosing your donor to improving your success rates.
Read More...Infertility Testing
Category: DiagnosesWhen you first arrive at a fertility clinic, an initial set of tests will be offered. This post tells you what tests to expect
Read More...The best IVF protocol
Category: Fertility TreatmentsThe best IVF protocol is the one that works for you. The goal is to individualize your care against several standardized approaches….
Read More...Recent Articles in the press
Category: DiagnosesTwo articles in the local Toronto newspapers recently caught my attention. One associated morning sickness to the eventual IQ of your baby; another questioned the safety of folate, an integral part of every prenatal vitamin.
Read More...Hyperthyroidism and Fertility
Category: DiagnosesThis morning I attended a terrific lecture by Drs Murji and Sobel (Mount Sinai) on the subject of hyperthyroidism and pregnancy.
Read More...Prolactin and subfertility
Category: DiagnosesA high prolactin (PRL) is a common finding in a fertility practice.
Read More...How your menstrual cycle reflects your egg quality
Category: DiagnosesAs you may know, there is no one perfect test for egg quality. So, we look at a host of different variables. One of the most helpful is your menstrual cycle.
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