By Reina Zatylny, Fertility Counsellor (MSW, RSW) As a fertility patient, you may have found that while trying to be supportive, sometimes friends, family and others you meet in social situations do not know what to say or how to say it. And at times, their comments may inadvertently end up being more hurtful than […]
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is often described as a medical process, but anyone who has lived it knows it is also an emotional one. You can be grateful to have options and still feel overwhelmed. You can feel fine in the morning and teary-eyed by dinner. You can love your partner deeply and still find
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You had a successful egg retrieval and now you are home, resting, and waiting for the call about how many eggs are fertilized. But there is something you were not quite prepared for: the bloating. Your abdomen feels tight, swollen, and uncomfortable. You wonder whether this is normal or if something is wrong. If you
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When you’re considering IVF, one of the first questions that comes to mind is often about cost. And if you’ve been searching online, you’ve probably encountered a confusing mix of numbers, medical terminology, and pricing ranges that don’t quite give you the clarity you need. You’re trying to plan for something significant—something that could change
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After weeks of anticipation and hope, a negative pregnancy test can be heartbreaking. It’s completely normal to feel disappointed, sad, or even confused about what comes next. A negative test doesn’t mean the end of your fertility journey. Many people go on to achieve successful pregnancies after one or more unsuccessful embryo transfers. In fact,
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A loving family can take many shapes. Thanks to advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), more people are building their families on their own terms. Becoming a parent no longer depends on having a partner. For many, single parenthood by choice has become an empowering path to starting a family. With the right support and
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Starting in vitro fertilization (IVF) injections can leave you feeling uncertain, hesitant, and even overwhelmed. This is especially true if you get a little squeamish with needles. You may wonder if you’re doing it correctly or if it will hurt. However, IVF injections are manageable with the right preparation and knowledge. Most find the process
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Facing fertility challenges can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. The journey can sometimes take unexpected turns, lead to disappointments, and require difficult decisions. You may also find it hard to share your experiences with friends and family who may not fully understand what you’re going through. However, fertility counselling offers essential emotional support during this
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If you’re already a parent, it’s natural to assume that growing your family will be a familiar fertility journey, just like with your previous child(ren). But that’s not always the case. Secondary infertility is more common than most people realize, yet it doesn’t get nearly as much attention. As a result, it can catch families
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By: Reina Zatylny MSW, RSW The Two-Week Wait – that is, the time from intercourse or insemination or embryo transfer until your blood pregnancy test – is one of the most difficult times of all during treatment. Because we’re here to help throughout your journey, we sat down with TRIO’s experts and asked them for
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