My Fertility Podcast

Today we welcome Courtney and Aparnaa to speak about pelvic physio treatments and the impact of vaginismus on fertility. Courtney is a Physiotherapist who works at Cornerstone Physiotherapy in Richmond Hill.  She has been working as a Physiotherapist for over 15years and in the specialization of Pelvic Physiotherapy for 10.  She loves working with all sorts of pelvic conditions including: incontin...

Today we welcome, Dr. Jarvi, Head of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada. We go into detail about the topic of male factor infertility and sperm and break down the semen analysis report and sperm DNA fragmentation. Stay tuned for another episode with Dr. Jarvi all about how to improve sperm health for fertility. Dr. Keith Jarvi, a Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Senior Clinician Scientist, Head...

*Trigger warning: Before we start today's episode, I want to start with a trigger warning because we're going to be talking about pregnancy loss and miscarriage today. I want to acknowledge that this is a sensitive topic that may bring up strong emotions for some listeners. If at any point you feel the need to pause or take a break, please do so. Today we talk about the sensitive topic o...

Today we are excited to welcome back for a fourth time(!) Diane Myles Reid, the President of CAGC and the Lead Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre to talk about prenatal screening, another aspect of genetic care that is also very important in the field of fertility. We talk about early first trimester screening or eFTS, non-invasive prenatal testing or NIPT, and Trisomy 13, 18, 21. Here...

On today's episode we're joined by Hannah, who is the creator of the popular blog Two Spoons, the award-winning and best selling Two Spoons Cookbook, and The Two Spoons App. She is an editor at the feedfeed, a contributor to Best of Vegan, and a recipe contributor to THRIVE and One Green Planet. Her recipes have also been featured in numerous magazines including Better Homes and Gardens,...

What's in a pineapple you ask? When it comes to pineapples and fertility – this is a conversation you need to listen to! We can't give it all away.. but let's just say pineapples are symbolic and have many meanings. Did you know about any of these? Let us know! Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast , YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast , or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.co...

Happy holidays from us! Thank you for listening superhumans and we'll be back on January 7th!  Includes episode topics recap for 2024. Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast , YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast , or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com  

Today's episode is a fun one. We both spill our thoughts on the INCREDIBLE Netflix film, JOY – The Birth of IVF (Nov 2024). We highlight recommend that everyone watches this movie, whether you're going through IVF or not, are a fertility patient or not. It's a great film about women and science and SO many other themes..you'll have to listen to hear more!  Follow us on Instagra...

Welcome back superhumans! Joining us today on the show is Carrie, the Founder of Blooming with Care. She is a freelance writer based in Northern California. Her expertise is writing about infertility and the many tangents that radiate from her experience. Her trademark is vulnerable and authentic writing.  Today Carrie talks about her long fertility journey and how she and her partner are now happ...

On today's episode we tackle a confusing and frustrating topic, and that is unexplained infertility. We're going to go over the definition, factors that may contribute to infertility and different treatment options of course, giving you a good review of the evidence. We hope that by the end of the episode you will feel that you have a good understanding of unexplained infertility and how...

Today we are excited to welcome back for a third time(!) Diane Myles Reid, the President of CAGC and the Lead Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre to talk about pre-implantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M). We talk about what this test is, what the test specifically uncovers, timelines, who should consider the test, associated costs and more. You may also be intereste...

*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a viable pregnancy. We understand this content may be triggering to some of you and you may wish to save this episode for another day. Remember your emotions are valid and we encourage you to take care of yourself and reach out to reliable resources fo...

Today we are excited to welcome back for a third time(!), Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Program Lead at Markham Fertility Centre. This episode will answer common questions about: how find a gestational carrier? what to expect from the journey? your relationship with the intended parents, timelines, associated costs & more. You may also be interested in; EP24: Everything you need to k...

Welcome back superhumans! Today, we're talking about a topic that we get a lot of questions about on social media: decreased ovarian reserve or it can also be called diminished ovarian reserve, and we also often refer to it as DOR. We talk about what is DOR? How somebody with DOR can maximize their fertility, both via lifestyle and vitamins and planning for natural pregnancy. We also explain...

Today we welcome special guests Elaine and Julia from Beginnings Family Services, a private adoption agency in Ontario. Elaine is the Embryo Donor/Recipient Program Manager and Julia is the Embryo Donor/Recipient Program Coordinator. We talk about what Beginnings is, embryo adoption and the process in detail, costs and more. Learn more about Beginnings Donor/Recipient Program https://www.beginning...

*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a viable pregnancy. We understand this content may be triggering to some of you and you may wish to save this episode for another day. Remember your emotions are valid and we encourage you to take care of yourself and reach out to reliable resources fo...

Today we welcome back Diane Myles Reid, the President of CAGC and the Lead Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre to talk about pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). We talk about what this test is, what the test specifically uncovers, timelines, who should consider the test, associated costs and more. You may also be interested in EP29: Carrier screening explained with...

Today we welcome Diane Myles Reid, the President of CAGC and the Lead Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre to talk about carrier screening. We cover what is carrier screening, who should consider this genetic testing, timelines, associated costs and more. You may also be interested in EP30: Pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic C...

Today we're going to discuss fibroids and fertility. We're going to answer your burning questions such as, what are fibroids? Why do they matter for your fertility journey? How do you know if you have one? What are the type of fibroids? How do you get rid of them? And pretty much everything in between. Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast , YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast , or reach ou...

On today's episode we are joined by Shania Bhopa, who made the decision to freeze her eggs at the age of 25. Shania is Founder of the NGO Canadian Courage Project, a PhD candidate, and wellness content creator. Listen in to see why she made her decision and her reflections a year later.  You can connect with Shania on all social media platforms @wellbyshania For more on the topic of egg freez...

*Before we delve into today's topic, it's important to preface this with a trigger warning. We're going to be talking about BMI, weight, and the impact of weight on fertility and ART outcomes. We appreciate that this is a sensitive topic and it can be a triggering topic for individuals. If this is something that will be very upsetting or triggering, we advise you not to listen to th...

On today's episode, we are joined by Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Program Lead at Markham Fertility Centre. This is a key program which encompasses donor egg, donor sperm, and gestational carriers/surrogacy. This episode will be focusing on donor eggs. We're going to be talking about known donors, frozen egg banks, fresh donors. We also cover the process in detail, the logisti...

On today's episode, we welcome the amazing Stefanie McGlynn. Stephanie is the donor and surrogacy lead and Markham Fertility Centre. She has over five years of experience in the Donor & Surrogacy Program at our clinic and brings a wealth of knowledge to this topic. We dive into donor sperm options, which sperm banks to use, using a known sperm donor versus anonymous sperm donor, as well h...

*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a viable pregnancy. We understand this content may be triggering to some of you and you may wish to save this episode for another day. Remember your emotions are valid and we encourage you to take care of yourself and reach out to reliable resources fo...

What is egg freezing? Who should consider freezing their eggs? Is it safe to freeze your eggs? What are the costs associated? Which clinics offer this service? On today's episode, we answer all your burning questions! Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast , YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast , or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.c...