2SLGBTQIA+ Family Planning
Donor Egg Guide: Using donor egg in Canada
An interview with Stefanie, Donor and Surrogacy Program at Markham Fertility Centre What is an egg donor? An egg donor is a person who provides their eggs to assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy through assisted reproductive techniques. Egg donation is commonly used when intended parents are unable to use their own eggs due…
Read MoreEmbryo adoption through Beginnings private adoption agency in Canada
An interview with Beginnings Family Services On Episode 32 of My Fertility Podcast we explored the transformative world of embryo adoption with Elaine and Julia from Beginnings private adoption agency in Ontario. As the only agency in Canada offering this unique program, Beginnings has been a pioneer in helping families grow through embryo donation and…
Read MoreFertility Clinic Toronto: OHIP Coverage, Costs & How to Choose (2026)
Fertility Clinic Toronto: What OHIP Covers and What It Doesn’t Cover Fertility services are increasingly in demand in the Toronto area, driven by shifting demographics, rising infertility rates, and growing awareness of available assisted reproductive technologies. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) —including in vitro fertilization (IVF) —additionally accounted for USD 374.3 million in market value in 2023, with…
Read MoreIVF Treatment in Ontario: Costs, Process, and Public Funding Explained
What Is IVF Treatment? In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most advanced and effective fertility treatments available today. It involves stimulating the ovaries with fertility medications to produce multiple mature eggs. These eggs are then retrieved in a procedure known as egg retrieval. At Markham Fertility Centre, we are proud to be the…
Read MoreFertility in Ontario: A 2026 Guide
Understanding fertility, infertility, available treatments, and Ontario funding from the experts What Is Fertility? Fertility refers to the natural ability to conceive a child through unassisted reproduction. In biological terms, it involves the regular production of healthy eggs and sperm, successful fertilization, and implantation of the embryo in the uterus. For individuals and couples in…
Read MoreWhat is Third-Party Reproduction?: Egg donor, sperm donor, embryo donor & surrogacy or gestational carrier
Part 4, Podium & Parenthood: Fertility & family planning webinar series Presented by Markham Fertility Centre in partnership with Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO). Third-party reproduction refers to fertility treatments in which a third person (someone other than the intended parent or parents) is involved in helping to conceive or carry a child. This option is becoming increasingly common for…
Read MoreLGBTQ family Planning: A journey of two fathers building a family
In honour of Pride Month June 2024, we interviewed Jason and Daniel, a same-sex male couple, about their fertility journey. This interview covers what to expect on this journey, timelines as well as considerations for using donor egg, and gestational carriers. Let’s begin. Tell us about your family and your journey towards starting a family.…
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