Genetic testing
Genetic Testing in Ontario: What to Look For in a Clinic
Key Takeaways Most fertility clinics in Ontario now offer some form of genetic testing, including prenatal and carrier options. The differences that actually matter show up in how that testing gets delivered, not whether it’s offered at all. A clinic can send every sample to a third-party lab and technically offer the same acronyms as…
Read MorePatient 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 MorePatient story: Ontario couple’s 6 year fertility journey
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…
Read More8 common IVF add-ons / adjuvant therapies: What are they and are they right for you?
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…
Read More7 things to know about miscarriage: Causes and symptoms & what happens next
Understanding miscarriage types, causes for miscarriage and how we make the diagnosis In this post, we will cover; 1. What is a Miscarriage? A miscarriage, also known as a pregnancy loss, is the heartbreaking experience of losing a pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation. After 20 weeks, pregnancy loss is referred to as a stillbirth.…
Read MoreWhat is PGT-M? Understanding Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic Disorders
An interview with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre On EP36 of My Fertility Podcast we welcome back for a third interview, Diane Myles Reid, the lead genetic counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre and the former President of the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors. In this episode, she shares her expertise on…
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