Infertility
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Alberta woman shares expensive, ‘devastating’ fertility journey in hopes of helping othersBreanne Irving, 36, has always wanted to be a mom and has spent over $50,000 on fertility treatments — a process she wishes she'd started sooner and wants others to be aware of.HealthApr 23
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Men’s infertility risk tied to air pollution, women’s to road noise: studyLong-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.HealthSep 6, 2024
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Advocates hope Alberta will follow other provinces and fund fertility treatmentsAdvocates are hoping the Alberta government will provide funding for fertility treatments in the province, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.HealthApr 23, 2024
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‘Not alone’ in infertility: Manitoba clinic marks Fertility Awareness WeekAs 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.HealthApr 23, 2024
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Canadian woman sets new record for deepest underwater photoshootA Canadian woman has set a new record for the deepest ever underwater photoshoot. You are going to want to see the breathtaking images.CanadaDec 26, 2023
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Male fertility is declining worldwide. Study makes recommendations to tackle problemThe World Health Organization estimates that infertility affects one in six couples, and that men compose half of all cases.CanadaOct 13, 2023
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‘It’s scary to be hopeful’: Saskatoon woman shares infertility struggles'About one in six couples in the world experiences infertility, subfertility to infertility,' said Roger Pierson, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at USask.CanadaMay 11, 2023
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USask researcher helps couples determine probability of assisted reproduction successRoger Pierson with USask said about one in six couples across the world struggle with subfertility or infertility.HealthMay 9, 2023
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More Canadians are freezing their eggs. Why and what to know about the processEgg freezing and other fertility treatments are on the rise in Canada as couples delay their plans to have kids for a variety of reasons.CanadaApr 16, 2023
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As more Canadians seek IVF treatment, advocates warn about infertility ‘crisis’'We are under-servicing a huge population of Canadians who actually need this care,' said Carolynn Dube, executive director with Fertility Matters Canada.HealthApr 9, 2023
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