Dr. Thomas G Hannam

On this site we are building a resource for all Canadians who wish to understand their fertility options.

Let me know what you need to learn.

I can start by posting the topics that I think you would be interested in reading. But the real value of this site comes through when readers make suggestions and ask questions.

We will post the comments that reflect common interests for all readers. And whenever I can, I will direct you to the original sources that form the basis of my knowledge.

I am proud of the care (and success rates) that we provide through the Hannam Fertility Centre, but it has been a singular effort, focused on specific patient-by-patient needs. Until now, there hasn't been much opportunity for educating, and I am looking forward to this new opportunity.

Yours,


Tom Hannam

To learn more about the Hannam Fertility Centre, please visit our website at www.hannamfertility.com

 

Expert Panel in Ontario supports IVF funding

Category: Diagnoses

The 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

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IVF: choosing the best embryo, and the best day for embryo transfer

Category: Diagnoses

The “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

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Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET): is it right for you?

Category: Fertility Treatments

The 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

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Donor Sperm in Canada

Category: Fertility Treatments

There are different issues that face women looking to donor sperm. I will address them here, from choosing your donor to improving your success rates.

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Infertility Testing

Category: Diagnoses

When you first arrive at a fertility clinic, an initial set of tests will be offered. This post tells you what tests to expect

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The best IVF protocol

Category: Fertility Treatments

The best IVF protocol is the one that works for you. The goal is to individualize your care against several standardized approaches….

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Recent Articles in the press

Category: Diagnoses

Two 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.

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Hyperthyroidism and Fertility

Category: Diagnoses

This morning I attended a terrific lecture by Drs Murji and Sobel (Mount Sinai) on the subject of hyperthyroidism and pregnancy.

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Prolactin and subfertility

Category: Diagnoses

A high prolactin (PRL) is a common finding in a fertility practice.

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How your menstrual cycle reflects your egg quality

Category: Diagnoses

As 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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