Nearly half of all cases of infertility can be attributed to sperm — so why aren’t we talking about it more? This article will help to dissolve some misconceptions around sperm health, as well as explore what a semen analysis is, possible causes of reduced sperm quality, and how to improve semen parameters. What is …
Whether it’s your first time trying to conceive, or you are expanding your family, having a miscarriage can be confusing, scary, and emotionally painful. In this article, we’ll review the different types of miscarriage and common causes to help bring understanding and build awareness of pregnancy loss. Unfortunately, the cause of a miscarriage cannot always …
Definition of batch: verb gerund or present participle: batching 1. arrange (things) in sets or groups. You may be asking yourself, “What does “batching” have to do with fertility treatment?” Great question — one that often comes up for the first time when you’re in your doctor’s office. Here’s a bit of background to help …
Fertility Treatment and Family Planning (aka Batching) Read Article »
No matter what your age, TRIO understands that fertility is complex and different for everyone. In this article, we outline what our patients may typically experience in their fertility journey at different decades of life. It’s no secret that fertility levels naturally decline as time passes. While the choice to delay parenthood is an individual …
When you start your fertility journey, one of the first things your specialist will look at is whether you are ovulating monthly. Ovulation plays a huge role when it comes to fertility, and TRIO’s team of experts will test your hormone levels and monitor your cycle. In this article, we share information on why it’s …
Are You Ovulating? Understanding Ovulatory Disorders Read Article »
Nowadays, medical teams have access to a large variety of tests that enable them to diagnose and treat many causes of infertility. Sometimes, even after thorough fertility testing, the cause of infertility remains unclear. This is called “unexplained infertility.” If you have heard this term in a physician’s office, you aren’t alone — it affects …
If you’re considering fertility treatment, a comprehensive assessment and testing is often an essential first step. The results help your medical team to create a custom fertility plan that is unique to you and your goals for your family. But there are so many tests out there, so where do you start? Not to worry …
Fertility Testing for Assigned Females at Birth Read Article »
If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, or are experiencing symptoms, you may wonder what that means for your fertility. In this article, we’ll break it down for you and share everything you need to know about endometriosis and fertility. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is when the tissue that is similar to the lining of your …
Understanding Endometriosis and Your Fertility Read Article »
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 …
If you are having difficulty conceiving and are looking into fertility treatments, you have likely come across the acronyms ‘IUI’ and ‘IVF’. Both IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) and IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) have assisted countless patients in expanding their families. Yet, they are two very different treatment paths. In this article, we’ll briefly examine what each …
