Patient story: Ontario couple’s donor egg IVF journey

By Marta Wais MD | August 26, 2026

The gift of life, twice: An incredible donor egg IVF story Welcome to this very special interview. On EP70 of My Fertility Podcast, we’re joined by Alexa and Kevin, a couple whose story spans nearly six years of infertility, repeated treatments, emotional highs and lows, and ultimately a journey through donor egg IVF at Markham…

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Patient story: Ontario couple’s 6 year fertility journey

By Marta Wais MD | August 25, 2026

On EP69 of My Fertility Podcast we welcome Tom and Alexie to our show. Tom was previously on the podcast, EP49: Supporting your partner through infertility. Tom & Alexie are partners who spent six years on their fertility journey, with care through Dr. Garcia and the Markham Fertility Centre team. At the time of recording…

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myStoria is transforming the fertility patient experience

By Marta Wais MD | August 25, 2026

An exclusive interview with Jessica Chalk, Founder of myStoria Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we are joined by Jessica, founder of myStoria, a platform that is revolutionizing how patients experience fertility care. Jessica spent six years navigating fertility treatments, clinics in both Canada and the U.S., multiple cycles, a traumatic miscarriage, and more than…

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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Matters in Pregnancy and Postpartum

By Marta Wais MD | August 24, 2026

An interview with Courtney and Apaarna from Cornerstone Physiotherapy On EP65 of My Fertility Podcast, we are joined by Courtney and Apaarna, two highly skilled pelvic health physiotherapists from Cornerstone Physiotherapy in Richmond Hill. They first joined us to discuss vaginismus and fertility, and now they’re back to explore pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and how pelvic…

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Positive pregnancy test: 11 steps to guide you through what happens next

By Marta Wais MD | August 24, 2026

I’m pregnant, now what?: Initial testing, vitamins and diet  If you’ve just discovered you’re pregnant—first and foremost, congratulations! That moment of seeing two pink lines or getting a positive blood test can be overwhelmingly joyful, confusing, and a little bit scary. This is the beginning of a new chapter, and while there’s a lot to…

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8 common IVF add-ons / adjuvant therapies: What are they and are they right for you?

By Marta Wais MD | August 23, 2026

Understanding IVF add-on therapies to improve egg quality and embryo quality When going through in vitro fertilization (IVF), it’s natural to want to try everything possible to improve your chances of success. This is where IVF “add-on” therapies come in. These are additional treatments offered alongside standard IVF to potentially improve outcomes. However, not all…

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How to improve sperm quality for fertility with Dr. Keith Jarvi, Urologist

By Marta Wais MD | August 22, 2026

An exclusive interview with Dr. Keith Jarvi, Head of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada Male infertility is a topic that is often overlooked in fertility discussions, yet it plays a crucial role in a couple’s ability to conceive. On EP52 of My Fertility Podcast welcome Dr. Keith Jarvi, a Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Senior Clinician Scientist,…

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What is recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)? Diagnosis, risks and causes

By Marta Wais MD | August 22, 2026

On EP51 of My Fertility Podcast, we speak about pregnancy loss and recognize that it is an incredibly difficult and deeply personal experience, and when it happens repeatedly, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is a condition that affects many people, yet it is often misunderstood. This guide aims to provide…

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