Fertility

When looking into fertility treatment while living in Orillia, Midland, Muskoka, or Parry Sound, the logistics can feel almost as overwhelming as the medical process itself. In vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing aren’t quick, one-off appointments. They involve frequent bloodwork, routine pelvic ultrasounds, and medication checks spaced every few days. Making a three-hour round…

Key Takeaways For PCOS-related fertility support, the 3 supplements most commonly recommended are myo-inositol, NAC and alpha-lipoic acid. All 3 act on insulin resistance, which drives much of the ovulation disruption in PCOS, and they’re taken alongside medical treatment such as letrozole or metformin rather than in place of it. At Markham Fertility Centre, supplement…

Trying to conceive shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Yet, when month after month passes without a positive test, your mind goes straight to worst-case scenarios. You start digging through late-night forum threads, deciphering medical jargon, and wondering if something is wrong. Here’s the truth: most of what you read online is designed to make…

Key Takeaways If you’re trying to conceive, undergoing fertility treatment, or have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss, you’ve probably heard your doctor mention thyroid testing. The thyroid is a small gland in your neck, and it has an outsized effect on ovulation, implantation, pregnancy, and your baby’s brain development. In May 2026, the American Thyroid Association…

Key Takeaways For most people starting fertility treatment, the goal is a pregnancy using their own eggs, sperm, and embryos. After years of fertility treatments, unsuccessful IVF cycles, recurrent pregnancy loss, age-related fertility challenges, or certain medical conditions, some individuals and couples start looking at other ways to build a family: egg donation, sperm donation,…

Key Takeaways Many patients arrive at their first treatment cycle expecting a single blood test or one ultrasound. Then they discover the reality: multiple visits, early mornings, and a stream of numbers to make sense of. “How many times do I need to come to the clinic?” is the question the Markham Fertility Centre team…