Secondary infertility is the inability to get pregnant or carry a baby to full term after having previously been pregnant and given birth without the need for fertility treatment or assistance. This can take couples by surprise and most people with secondary infertility had a relatively easy time conceiving before. This scenario is more common than most people realize, and if you are experiencing secondary infertility, you are not alone. If you have been trying to conceive and have not been successful, you may be experiencing infertility. Women under the age of 35 years old are recommended t ..read more

During the two-week period between your frozen embryo transfer (FET) and pregnancy test, several symptoms like menstruation may arise. However, it is completely okay to have no symptoms after your embryo transfer. Everyone is different and each person has different signs or symptoms. Moreover, let’s uncover some of the symptoms you may experience after your embryo transfer and what they may mean. 1. Cramping and pelvic pain While many women often experience cramping before and during a menstrual cycle, pelvic discomfort may be present after an embryo transfer procedure.  During your 2-wee ..read more

A form of assisted human reproduction, intrauterine insemination or IUI fertility is a procedure during which a doctor places prepared, washed sperm into the uterus to meet the egg during a woman’s ovulation. Many times, IUI is used alongside fertility drugs to boost the chances of conception. The success of this procedure varies greatly by age and infertility cause and severity. Your doctor will examine your history and advise you on what your chances of success with IUI might be. Could IUI Benefit You? An IUI procedure might help you if: •       Your male partner has low ..read more

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 a combination of surgical procedures and medicines designed to help sperm fertilize an egg and also to help that fertilized egg implant in the uterus. The exact procedure may vary, but the first step of IVF generally involves taking a ..read more

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 analysis, which can be done at a fertility clinic, it can determine sperm count and other important sperm parameters like concentration (count), morphology (shape) and motility (movement). At a fertility clinic ..read more

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 you tackle the holiday blues when you are trying to conceive. Tip #1 – Honour your feelings A fertility journey is full of emotions. It is important to identify your feelings and what is causing you to feel that way. It is okay to take time to cry an ..read more

Everyone has a different timeline in mind for when they want to start a family. Sometimes, there are outside reasons which help them determine what is best for them, such as the desire to be settled first or even for a certain time of year to be pregnant. Sadly, for many people with fertility struggles, it can be a challenge to stick to this timeline. Don’t let time keep passing. Check out what a fertility specialist clinic can do for you to keep you on track with your family’s dreams. Testing and Diagnostics When trying to determine what fertility concerns could be happening with you or a par ..read more

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 rights isn’t yet a worldwide standard. Today only 30 countries have legalized same sex marriage with only a few actively protecting LGBTQ2S+ rights, especially the one to reproduce. Further ..read more

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.  Studies have shown that infertile couples experience significant anxiety and emotional distress during this time. Our Tripod Fertility team is here to comfort you and provide you with all the i ..read more

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 large and complex maze. Women’s health issues and diseases often tend to go under the radar. However, it seems that endometriosis exists in about 1 in 10 women. Endometriosis is a debilitating disease where cells of the endometrium (lining of uterus) are found outside ..read more