Fertility questions can feel especially personal when someone in your family has experienced difficulty conceiving. You may wonder if infertility is hereditary, or if the same thing could happen to you. Sometimes, genetics can play a role in fertility. But a family history doesn’t tell us what will happen in your case. Infertility can have
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When you start trying to grow your family, it is easy to become hyper-aware of every single thing your body does. You might find yourself tracking dates on an app, scrutinizing ovulation predictor kits, or wondering why your cycle seems unpredictable. In the middle of all that searching, one big question usually surfaces: “Could something
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By Dr. Sony Sierra, MD, FRCSC (OBGYN/REI) 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
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By Dr. Arielle Cantor, BSc, MD, FRCSC (OBGYN/REI) Family planning is a deeply personal process. For some, it’s about deciding when to start a family; for others, it’s about taking proactive steps today to preserve their options for tomorrow. Egg freezing is one option for those who may not be ready for parenthood right now
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By Dr. Sony Sierra, MD, FRCSC (OBGYN/REI) If you’re trying to conceive, understanding ovulation is essential. But how do you know when you’re ovulating? And how do you know if you’re ovulating at all? At TRIO Fertility, we answer daily questions about ovulation timing, signs, and testing. Understanding the science behind ovulation can help you
How Do You Know If You’re Ovulating? Signs, Symptoms, Testing & More Read Article »
By Dr. Paul Chang, MD, FRCSC (OBGYN/REI) If you’ve just had an embryo transfer or you’re preparing for one, you likely have questions about what comes next. At TRIO Fertility, we believe that understanding the science behind what happens after embryo transfer can help you feel more informed during this phase of your fertility journey.
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a type of fertility treatment where eggs are fertilized by sperm in an embryology laboratory to create embryos. IVF helps people who have difficulty conceiving naturally to become parents. If you’re considering IVF treatment, it’s important to feel supported in your journey. TRIO is one of Canada’s leading providers of
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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
Bloating After Egg Retrieval: What’s Normal, What Helps, and When to Call Your Clinic Read Article »
There’s no singular path to becoming a parent. Sperm donors make it possible for many individuals and couples to bring their dream of having a family to life. But what’s involved in finding a sperm donor? How do sperm banks work exactly? Below, we walk you through the entire process. We outline how to find
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Many people who are pregnant wonder about which medications are safe to take, especially when dealing with common issues such as headaches, muscle aches, or fevers. Acetaminophen (also known by the brand name Tylenol) is one of the most widely used medicines for pain and fever, and it is also the most commonly used pain
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