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Infertility

Infertility can be devastating – but it’s also incredibly common. Learn about the causes of infertility, treatments, IVF, secondary infertility, and more.

Infertility and celiac disease: Is there a connection?

Infertility and celiac disease: Is there a connection?

An undiagnosed autoimmune disorder could be preventing you from getting pregnant. Here's what you need to know about infertility and celiac.

Kim Shiffman

Your options when IVF doesn’t work

Your options when IVF doesn’t work

There are many ways you can build a family. If IUI and IVF don’t work, you still have options.

Emily Rivas

6 ways to cope with infertility stress

6 ways to cope with infertility stress

Going through IVF treatment is gruelling, both physically and emotionally. Here are some ways to cope with infertility stress.

Claire Gagne

Infertility treatments: What is healthy sperm?

Infertility treatments: What is healthy sperm?

If you are undergoing infertility treatments, healthy sperm is one of the first things that doctors will want to determine. Here’s what they’re looking for.

Chidera Ukairo

What you need to know about adoption in Canada

What you need to know about adoption in Canada

Adopting a child can be a long and complicated process. Here’s what you need to know about adoption in Canada.

Emily Rivas

6 cutting-edge infertility treatments

6 cutting-edge infertility treatments

From squeezing embryos to using DNA from three parents, here’s the latest research on infertility treatments.

Claire Gagne

What it’s like to deal with infertility when you’re a paediatrician

What it’s like to deal with infertility when you’re a paediatrician

If you're experiencing infertility, it can be hard to spend your days working with kids and new moms.

Liz Stewart

These spoof infertility announcements are awesome

These spoof infertility announcements are awesome

This couple is boldly opening up about their infertility with funny photos.

Sasha Emmons

Ellen's story: When IVF doesn't work

Ellen's story: When IVF doesn't work

Ellen tried both IUI and IVF. After six years of treatments, she was willing to try one more thing—a gestational carrier.

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Erin's story: Infertility and IVF

Erin's story: Infertility and IVF

Erin found out that her fallopian tubes were blocked and that she had premature ovarian insufficiency. She had a 10 to 15 percent chance of conceiving.

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Advice for couples struggling with infertility

Advice for couples struggling with infertility

Just starting infertility treatment? These couples have been there and have some tips to make it the process a little easier.

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How infertility affects your relationship

How infertility affects your relationship

“Our relationship was strained…we would definitely argue more often.” Couples talk about how difficult it can be to go through infertility treatment.

Alyssa Ashton

What kind of equipment is used in infertility treatments

What kind of equipment is used in infertility treatments

Worried about starting infertility treatments? Here’s a primer on the equipment that might be used.

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What to expect when starting infertility treatments

What to expect when starting infertility treatments

Who should come to the first visit? And what happens during that appointment. Ellen Greenblatt talks about what to expect during infertility treatments.

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Tara's story: Facing secondary infertility

Tara's story: Facing secondary infertility

Tara conceived twins naturally, so she never imagined she'd have trouble getting pregnant again. Then she found out she had secondary infertility.

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5 things you should know before starting IVF

5 things you should know before starting IVF

Fertility specialist Arthur Leader outlines what you should consider before starting IVF

Art Leader

Struggling with infertility

Struggling with infertility

One in six couples struggle with infertility. We’ve created a resource of information and personal stories in the hopes of making this process less daunting.

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