Fertility
The frustration and struggle behind an ‘unexplained infertility’ diagnosis
One in four couples who enter a fertility clinic will leave with a diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.” Continue reading
Winnipeg dad looks to raise awareness for couples facing infertility issues
With nearly 16 per cent of Canadians facing infertility, a Winnipeg father is hoping to raise awareness and provide more resources to help deal with the issue. Continue reading
‘Fertility isn’t funny’: Why you shouldn’t pretend to be pregnant on April Fools’ Day
According to Statistics Canada, roughly 16 per cent of couples in Canada experience infertility — and it’s a condition that can take a serious mental toll. Continue reading
How fertility apps are changing the way women conceive
More women are using fertility tracking apps to plan — or prevent — pregnancy. Continue reading
IVF linked to slightly higher risk of pregnancy complications, study says
Women who become pregnant using fertility treatments, particularly in-vitro fertilization, have a slightly higher risk of severe complications around the time of delivery compared to women who conceive naturally, research suggests. Continue reading
Canadian fertility clinic reports 180% increase in elective egg freezing
By Kim Smith Reporter
Starting a family later in life comes with the risk of increased infertility, which is one reason there’s been a huge spike in the number of women freezing their eggs. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Why men are willing to donate sperm — and are using Facebook to make the arrangements
An increasing number of men are going online to make arrangements to donate sperm through Facebook or connection websites. Here’s why they donate. Continue reading
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Women share experiences for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and yet many women say miscarriage is still only talked about in hushed tones. Continue reading
Single women aren’t freezing their eggs for health reasons. Some can’t find partners
Women are using the fertility technology largely to avoid “panic partnering,” researchers said. Continue reading
Class action filed against ReproMed after woman, 39, says they destroyed her stored eggs
The law firm said they filed the class action on behalf of a 39-year-old woman who recently had 65 eggs retrieved and stored at ReproMed. Continue reading