Fertility

• Ontario to expand access to fertility services with $150M over two years

  Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the new funding, over two years, will triple the number of families able to get government-funded services in hospitals and clinics.

  Health

  Oct 24
  
• Saskatchewan women share stories of infertility after Sask. Party election promise

  The Sask. Patry's promise of a refundable tax credit for a first 'fertility treatment' has some people wondering what exactly that means and how far it will really go.

  Health

  Oct 8
  
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• B.C. now has the lowest fertility rate in Canada

  A Statistics Canada study released last year found several factors have been affecting family planning for young adults, including the high cost of living. 

  Health

  Oct 1
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• Men’s infertility risk tied to air pollution, women’s to road noise: study

  Long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, while exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher infertility risk in women.

  Health

  Sep 6
• ‘Not alone’ in infertility: Manitoba clinic marks Fertility Awareness Week

  As Manitoba marks Fertility Awareness Week, a specialist said difficulties with conception can have a big impact on general well-being, stress and enjoyment of life.

  Health

  Apr 23
• IVF, fertility help costs are rising. For many that means ‘reconsidering’

  Fertility treatment costs are rising as Canadians are having the fewest babies ever. A Global News analysis found one fertility treatment costs $3,000 more than four years ago.

  Health

  Mar 2
• Financial concern a key reason Canadians are having fewer kids: poll

  Ipsos polling done exclusively for Global News found most Canadians are choosing to have fewer children because life is too expensive.

  Canada

  Feb 29
• For families struggling with infertility, IVF access poses more difficulty: experts

  British Columbia announced it will fund in vitro fertilization but experts say many Canadians struggle to get accessible and affordable IVF even with such supports.

  Health

  Feb 23
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• Statistics Canada report offers look at Saskatchewan’s population growth

  An increase in immigration across Canada is resulting in Saskatchewan seeing large growth.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
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• IVF success may depend on what season eggs are collected, study finds

  Timing may be helpful in fertility treatment, as a recent study found that human eggs collected during summer have a higher chance of resulting in live births.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2023