Being at a healthy weight before pregnancy can boost the odds of a smooth pregnancy and fewer complications during labour and birth — as well as a healthy baby. It can also increase your chances of conceiving. In Canada, 25% of assigned females at birth of reproductive age are overweight, and another 19% are obese. […]

The road toward parenthood can be filled with a mix of challenges and hope. But today, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) offers new avenues toward making your baby dreams a reality. At TRIO, we strive to help individuals and couples use ART to create or expand their families. When undergoing fertility treatments, your fertility doctor will

A successful pregnancy requires both a quality sperm and a quality egg. Yet‌, sperm factor infertility, also known as male factor infertility, accounts for 40-50% of all infertility cases. Luckily, testing exists today to determine an accurate diagnosis and to help pave the way forward. In this article, we explore everything to know about sperm

By: Dr. Ken Cadesky, MD, FRCSC – Medical Director and Founding Partner When we are looking at sperm problems, we look at both the sperm count and the sperm quality. Certain factors can affect both of these: Sperm is particularly sensitive to environmental influences such as the air we breathe and the water we drink,

TRIO is proud to help members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community grow their families. We believe in equal opportunities and are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all our patients. This article will outline some common routes to parenthood for 2SLGBTQIA+ family planning. For a bespoke discussion about how we can help you

During pregnancy, the body goes through a series of miraculous changes. One of the biggest transformations can be seen in the uterus. It can expand many times its pre-pregnancy size by the end of the third trimester (1). This article examines how the uterus adapts during pregnancy to support and protect the fetus, as well

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