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Whether or not you are experiencing infertility depends on your age and the amount of time you have been trying to conceive through unprotected intercourse. Women under 35 who have been unable to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse, women over 35 who have been unable to conceive after 6 months, women age 40+, and men with low sperm counts are advised to speak with a fertility specialist as soon as possible. A fertility consultation will bring piece-of-mind and a structured plan to remedy any concerns you may have.
This is a common concern of fertility patients but this is normal and does not affect fertility. Most of the discharge is composed of vaginal secretions rather than semen.
It’s often easier said than done, but it is important to remain hopeful. There are a number of fertility treatments available today that present options for even the rarest of infertility cases.
Our technologies are more accurate and innovative than ever before. We regularly diagnose and treat complicated cases. Our fertility laboratory features many of the brightest minds in reproductive medicine – including scientists, Ph.D.’s, embryologists, and lab technicians who focus exclusively on ways to improve embryo development and success rates.
Without a doubt, the very first step is to meet with a NewLife Fertility Doctor. During your hour-long appointment, we will begin the process of evaluating the factors that could be affecting your fertility health.
As a general rule of thumb, if you’re within the time frame that your age specifies for infertility, you might plan on visiting your OBGYN for a checkup. If it’s been over one year without success, or if you are over the age of 35, a fertility specialist may be able to better serve you.
If you fit into the umbrella definition of infertility, it is an excellent idea to meet with a fertility specialist so that you can start to explore other options. If you under the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for one year without success, over the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for more than 6 months, or if you or your partner are experiencing medical concerns, such as PCOS, endometriosis, low sperm count, or prior miscarriages, it is time to see a fertility specialist.
IVF is the process of growing multiple eggs, retrieving them through an out-patient procedure in our clinic, and fertilizing them in our lab to produce as many embryos as possible.
3-5 days later, the embryos are transferred back into the uterus.
Each process of IVF is called a cycle. One full cycle takes about 2.5 weeks, depending on your menstrual cycle.
Because an imprecise dosage of hormones can lead to discomfort or injury, our doctors take measures to accurately diagnose each patient and determine an appropriate dosage of hormone treatment.
Your safety and comfort is always our primary concern!
Absolutely not. It’s a question we receive often. Patients often ask if IVF will deplete their egg supply, or in some way influence their long-term fertility.
There is no connection between premature menopause and IVF.
There is no standard number of embryos that are implanted for all patients. Many factors go into the decision of how many embryos to transfer, including your age and medical history. However, in order to offer the highest chance of a safe and successful pregnancy, we always look to minimize the risk of multiple births (twins, etc), which often means implanting as few eggs as possible.
It’s important to discuss your goals with your MD. If you want a single pregnancy, the approach to your cycle may be different than if you’re planning on a large family requiring several embryo transfers. The latter may indicate a cycle that creates a larger number of embryos available for freezing and use in future cycles, while the former may require lighter stimulation, reducing the number after the cycle is complete.
Your age is a great predictor of the number of eggs that you have. Generally speaking, the older you are, the fewer eggs remain. At birth, a baby girl has 2 million eggs. 400,000 eggs remain at puberty. 100,000 remain by age 30. By age 45 or 50, that number usually drops to 0.
This is all-natural and is associated with increased rates of embryo abnormalities, miscarriage, and infertility.
Whether you want to get pregnant now or wait, it’s a good idea to know where your fertility levels stand. Data definitively shows that egg quantity and egg quality begin to gradually decrease after age thirty. Yet it’s also important to know that everyone is different. We see women who experience infertility in their twenties, as well as women who are incredibly fertile in their late thirties.
One test that can tell you where you stand is an AMH blood test, which gives an accurate count of your remaining egg supply.
Female fertility begins to decline in a woman’s late twenties, and the continued loss of eggs associated with this decline results in increased rates of miscarriage, chromosomal (genetic) abnormalities, and infertility (especially for women older than thirty-five).
Egg freezing affords a woman the opportunity to use ‘younger’ eggs whenever she decides she would like to become pregnant. This allows her to avoid the decreased fertility and increased miscarriage rates associated with advanced age. It’s an empowering opportunity to pause your biological clock so that you can choose to build your family when you are ready. There are many reasons a woman might not feel ready to become pregnant “right now” — no matter the reason, freezing your eggs preserves them so that they maintain their health and youth until you are ready to start your family.
By freezing your eggs, you greatly increase your chance of a successful pregnancy in the future. For example – if you freeze your eggs when your 32 and use them at age 42, your success rate is that of a 32-year-old.
Absolutely. Male and female partners each play a role in achieving pregnancy, and infertility can impact both sexes. Because of this, we evaluate both men and women, and we offer treatments for both male and female infertility. We offer a full range of treatment for men infertility
Overall, don’t automatically assume infertility is just a female issue. In 35% of all infertile, heterosexual couples – the male partner is either the sole cause or a contributing cause of infertility. In fact, infertility affects men and women equally. If a couple has trouble becoming pregnant, we strongly recommend that both partners be tested to ensure a comprehensive, faster diagnosis.
We offer both pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for those interested in genetic testing. Through PGD and PGS, patients are able to greatly reduce the risks of miscarriages, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders. Genetic testing also opens up the option of sex selection.
Several factors come into play:
Make sure you know the plan for your treatment ahead of time.
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Stress does affect all body functions including reproduction. Severe stress can prevent ovulation. Several studies showed that stress does not affect pregnancy rates with IVF.
It is helpful to try and decrease your stress level at work and at home. Yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and prayer are helpful. We also have counselors experienced in dealing with infertility and are available to see you.
Yes the more your weight is outside your optimum range the more it will adversely affect your chances. This goes for both underweight and overweight. Quick weight gain and loss can also affect ovulation and your hormone levels. Body Mass Index (BMI) is an accurate measure of weight in relation to the height measured in Kg/height in meters squared. BMI outside the normal range of 18.5-22.5 has been shown to affect the chance of pregnancy.
Age of the female partner is the single most important factor in achieving a viable pregnancy.
Other signs of the diminished ovarian reserve include:
Success with infertility treatment is defined as pregnancy per cycle. It is important to understand what are the chances of pregnancy with and without treatment to avoid frustration and disappointment.
Therapeutic Donor Insemination (TDI) is the use of donated sperm from a sperm bank to conceive. This is indicated in single women, gay couples, in couples that have severe sperm factor or azoospermia or if ICSI is not possible or has failed to achieve pregnancy.
Everyone’s journey to parenthood is unique.
No one understands this more than NewLife Fertility, whose staff is as diverse as its community. Since 2005, our pioneering fertility center has embraced all patients, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.
At NewLife we welcome same-sex couples and single individuals who are interested in having a child. Options include donor sperm, donor eggs with surrogacy and IVF.
We’ll be by your side every step of the way.
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NewLife Fertility Centre is Canada’s leading fertility clinic, providing a wide variety of treatments such as egg freezing in Ontario, ranging from basic infertility care to the most advanced in vitro (IVF) technology available today.
Newlife offers a complete range of fertility treatments and services.