Category Archives: Infertility treatment
← Older postsAcupuncture is safe, PAINLESS & has no negative side effects!
Cherlyn Coplon discusses the various conditions where acupuncture can help. She emphasizes the fact that the needle is so small that the process is practically painless. Continue reading
Reproductive Technologies and the Risk of Birth Defects
There is an increased risk of birth defects in children born to patients using assisted reproductive technologies compared to spontaneous conceptions. This increase was more in patients undergoing ICSI than in women undergoing IVF. Of interest is the fact that this increase is also seen in patients using less invasive technologies (clomiphene citrate, intrauterine insemination) and those with a history of infertility that conceived spontaneously! The increase in birth defects may be due to the underlying reproductive disorders and not the technologies used to help these patients conceive. Continue reading
Top Five Things to Think About Before Scheduling a Donor Book Viewing
Vicki Meagher is our donor egg co-ordinator and is responsible for matching our patients with suitable egg donors. In this blog, she writes about the things a couple can do prior to seeing her for the book with the pictures of available egg donors. Continue reading
Pregnancy and Weight Gain
Weight gain is a normal aspect of getting pregnant. In this blog, Victoria Mostov discusses what is “normal” weight gain during pregnancy. Continue reading
Nutrition and Fertility
Corey Kelly writes about the importance of proper nutrition to maximize your fertility. Corey and his team at TriBalance will help your body, mind and spirit with the use of nutritional counseling, acupuncture, yoga and lifestyle analysis. Continue reading










