Donor Donation
Patient story: Ontario couple’s donor egg IVF journey
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…
Read MoreWhat is decreased ovarian reserve? DOR, fertility & IVF
7 things you need to know about DOR from a fertility specialist Decreased ovarian reserve (DOR), also referred to as diminished ovarian reserve, is a condition that frequently arises in discussions within the fertility community. It’s an intricate topic that provokes a mix of concerns and hope for those navigating their fertility journey. In this…
Read MoreDonor 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 MoreBuilding a family at 43 with embryo donation
A beautiful story about an embryo donation fertility journey
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 MoreFertility and Disabilities: 9 Things You Need to Know
Part 6, Podium & Parenthood: Fertility & family planning webinar series Presented by Markham Fertility Centre in partnership with Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO). Navigating fertility challenges is complex for anyone, but for individuals living with disabilities, the journey can come with unique considerations, additional barriers, and often overlooked possibilities. Thanks to advances in medicine, technology, and a…
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…
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