Along with initial fertility tests, your fertility specialist will want to evaluate your male partner’s medical history and reproductive health, typically starting with a semen analysis. Now let’s look at what this means when you are trying to conceive. Male Infertility Firstly, a male fertility workup is the recommended first step in your fertility journey. This step includes a semen …
READ MORE5 Tips for Coping with Infertility over the Holidays
The holidays – the time of year filled with cheer, shopping, cooking, and loved ones. Yet for those struggling with infertility, this season also brings a hyper-focus on the everyday reminders of family. While surrounding yourself with the spirit of the holidays, it is important to take care of yourself at the same time. Here are some tips to help …
READ MOREWhat to expect at your first fertility assessment
The fertility assessment is one of the first steps in your fertility journey. This in-clinic visit is vital to determining your reproductive goals, assessing your reproductive health, and developing a personalized fertility treatment plan. It can be challenging and disappointing when natural conception is unsuccessful, especially when you are not sure why you are having trouble in the first place. …
READ MOREYoga and Fertility
Prana is the life-force energy that can be described as our sense of feeling alive and well. This energy compels us to share or exchange our intimate thoughts and feelings so, it’s no surprise that it’s also synonymous with our sexual energy. Increased circulation is required for sexual arousal, and it heals and strengthens organ tissues. Paying attention to our …
READ MORELGBTQ2S+: A Fight for Equal Rights in Fertility Care
The use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) is essential for LGBTQ2S+ family building. We at Tripod Fertility are proud to be a provider of these tools for families and individuals. Same sex male couples, Same sex female couples, non-binary couples/ single people, trans individuals and couples are all welcome. Sadly, this inclusivity in reproductive medicine and even in basic human …
READ MOREWhat Is the Success Rate of In Vitro Fertilization in Canada?
For people who are struggling with fertility issues in Canada, there are several options available to try and add to your family. One fertility treatment is in vitro fertilization, which you have likely heard of before but may not know much about. What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)? One of the more well-known types of assisted reproductive technology, IVF, uses …
READ MOREEndometriosis – The Unknown cause of infertility
Growing a family and becoming a mom is a lifelong dream – full of excitement. When it is finally your turn to get pregnant, you do not dwell too much on the fact that something could go wrong. The larger scientific and reproductive endocrinology community still has a lot to learn about endometriosis, but what we do know remains a …
READ MOREWhat is a Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI)?
A Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI) is a Medical Doctor with advanced training in the science and treatment of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. An REI focuses on the hormones and mechanics of conception with advanced knowledge of sperm, eggs, and male and female anatomy. This speciality also centers their expertise around the complex interactions between pituitary and reproductive hormones. …
READ MORELoss of a baby: Dealing with the grieving process
We are very proud of the impact we have had on our patient’s lives, and grateful that they have shared their experiences with us. Loss of a baby: Dealing with the grieving process In 1988, United States President Ronald Reagan declared October as a month to recognize the tragic grief of bereaved parents and support families who have suffered such …
READ MOREWhy Should One Undergo Semen Analysis?
When you are ready to start a family, you hope nothing will stand in your way. Unfortunately, for many people around the globe, there are fertility issues which can lengthen the process. Many people have likely heard of various fertility causes involving the female partner such as endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, and PCOS. However, it is important to note that …
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