Infertility

• 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
  
• Advocates hope Alberta will follow other provinces and fund fertility treatments

  Advocates are hoping the Alberta government will provide funding for fertility treatments in the province, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

  Health

  Apr 23
  
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• ‘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
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• Canadian woman sets new record for deepest underwater photoshoot

  A Canadian woman has set a new record for the deepest ever underwater photoshoot. You are going to want to see the breathtaking images.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
• Male fertility is declining worldwide. Study makes recommendations to tackle problem

  The World Health Organization estimates that infertility affects one in six couples, and that men compose half of all cases.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2023
• ‘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.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
• USask researcher helps couples determine probability of assisted reproduction success

  Roger Pierson with USask said about one in six couples across the world struggle with subfertility or infertility.

  Health

  May 9, 2023
• More Canadians are freezing their eggs. Why and what to know about the process

  Egg freezing and other fertility treatments are on the rise in Canada as couples delay their plans to have kids for a variety of reasons.

  Canada

  Apr 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.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2023
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• Fertility care in Atlantic Canada comes with lengthy travel and wait times

  Families say the already difficult process of dealing with infertility is made harder and more expensive by the shortage of fertility treatment available in Atlantic Canada.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022