COVID 19 Updates
Finding Flow: Dealing with the Challenges of COVID-19 and Fertility Treatment
By: Erica Berman, PhD
You were dealing with the challenges of working and trying to prepare for your next fertility treatment. Then COVID-19 hit and not only were your fertility treatments put on hold, but like many Canadians, you were laid off from your job. How can you cope? Some of the aspects of infertility that make it so…
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Are there increased risks in pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic?
By Dr. Sony Sierra
A common question as we get back to the clinic to help you build your family is the question about the risks of early pregnancy during the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is reasonable to question if there are risks to the mother and baby if infection with the novel coronavirus occurs during a pregnancy. Around…
Read MoreWalk Through of New Screening and Safety Measures at TRIO
Welcome to the “New Normal” at TRIO. If you have any questions about our new screening and safety measures please email info@triofertility.com.
Read MoreUPDATES: Your Questions Answered
Q: Can my partner come with me on the day of my egg retrieval? A: Because of new social distancing regulations, we have to limit the number of people in the clinic so we have some new rules about partners attending during procedures: When you are having your OPU or egg retrieval, your partner can…
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A New Way of Providing Fertility Treatment
By: Dr. Sony Sierra, Deputy Medical Director, TRIO Fertility
By now you have all heard the news about our re-opening. It was a decision made over weeks of review and consultation with our team, as well as other clinics across our city, our province, the country and internationally. While fertility therapy is not a frontline treatment, it is an essential service to provide reproductive…
Read MoreUPDATE: Treatment to Resume on May 19th with New Screening and Safety Measures in Place
TRIO is very pleased to announce that we will be re-opening our Downtown, North York and Thornhill clinics on May 19th, and that all fertility treatments (fresh IVF, frozen embryo transfer, IUI, diagnostic or timed intercourse, and testing) will be offered. To accommodate all patients, treatment will be phased in. Please see below for details.…
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Strategies for Staying Present and Coping with Uncertainty
By: Amira Posner, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you’re struggling with infertility, you’re no stranger to uncertainty, and now with the COVID-19 pandemic, we meet with it again. My suggestion is to try to become friends with uncertainty. The first thing that can help is acceptance: Bringing acceptance to the difficult situation and to the fact that it is beyond our control…
Read MoreContact Your TRIO Nurse
Many of the nurses you are familiar with will also be working during the COVID crisis. If you have questions about your care or are feeling anxious about the interruption in your treatment, please feel free to contact your nurse. Dr. Casper and Dr. Laskin’s nurse, Yael: careteam1@triofertility.com Dr. Cadesky and Dr. Chang’s nurse, Cecile: careteam2@triofertility.com Dr.…
Read MoreTRIO is Now Offering Self Referrals
If you’ve been thinking about consulting a fertility specialist, now is a good time to book a virtual telemedicine consult with one of our doctors to talk about: • TTC/pregnancy challenges • Egg Freezing/Fertility Preservation • LGBTQ pregnancy and family building options • Recurrent pregnancy loss Have your questions answered; discuss tests; and talk about…
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Coping with the Stress of COVID 19 and Fertility Treatment Delays
By Dr. Sony Sierra
Infertility is a difficult medical issue and part of the difficulty is the sense of not being in control. It’s a common emotion to feel helpless, despite doing everything right, and now, on top of that baseline emotion, we have to contend with the threat and reality of COVID-19. Worry about trying to conceive now…
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