My Fertility Podcast
By Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais
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Episodes: 104
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Hello superhumans! My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais, REIs at Markham Fertility Centre. We explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. We're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood. Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support. Whether you're just starting to think about having a baby, actively trying or facing challenges along the way, My Fertility Podcast will be your go to resource for honest conversations and a supportive community. Let's demystify the world of fertility together.
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EP101: CFAS 2026 Fertility Reimagined: Patients First, Progress Always: Key takeaways and expert insights
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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EP100: Celebrating 100 episodes! What we've learned along the way
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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EP99: Cycle monitoring: Medications, hormone levels, follicle size & the "trigger shot" explained + FAQ
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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EP98: Reproductive immunology Part 5: A deeper discussion on RIF and RPL with Dr. Crystal Chan, REI
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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EP97: Challenges that impact intimacy and the fertility journey with Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich, Clinical Psychologist
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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EP96: Let's go to London, UK! The top studies from ESHRE 2026
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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EP95: Cutting through the noise of fertility misinformation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, REI
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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EP94: IVF Part 5: Is IVF painful? Is egg retrieval painful?
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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EP93: Sean's story: The path from infertility to Father's Day
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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EP92: Reproductive immunology Part 4, Cytokines Part 2: Treatment options for elevated cytokines (Intralipids, Steroids, TNF Alpha Inhibitors, IVIG, Tacrolimus & Hydroxychloroquine)
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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EP91: Teri's story: Childfree not by choice - I'm living a full and intentional life!
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May 19, 2026 |
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EP90: Mother's Day: Partner support, SMBC, and the fertility journey with Brittany Marshall, Social Worker & Psychotherapist
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May 05, 2026 |
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EP89: Holding space for loss: Navigating miscarriage with Dara Roth Edney, Social Worker & Psychotherapist
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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EP88: CFAW Special: Recent breakthroughs in the world of fertility
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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EP87: Reproductive immunology Part 3, Cytokines Part 1: What are cytokines? And who should be testing?
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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EP86: Supporting the whole woman: Mental health care through fertility, loss & postpartum with Dr. Bev Young
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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EP85: You asked, we answered: Fertility Q&A - 2 years of My Fertility Podcast!
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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EP84: Exploring endometriosis and endo ultrasounds with Dr. Leonardi
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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EP83: Reproductive immunology Part 2: LAD & LIT (Leukocyte Antibody Detection & Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy)
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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EP82: Finding clarity and confidence to make difficult decisions with Rebecca Greenberg, Bioethicist
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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EP81: Frozen embryo transfer (FET) Part 2: The procedure & FAQ
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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EP80: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 2: Choosing fresh vs frozen, fresh transfer success rates & FAQ
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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A 2025 holiday message from Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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EP79: Molly's story: A 8 year IVF journey and fertility access in Northern Ontario
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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EP78: Reproductive immunology Part 1: Testing and treatments
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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EP77: Marisa’s story: From intended parent to advocate and founder of Defining Journeys
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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EP76: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 2: Diagnosis and treatment options
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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EP75: WTF Appt. Scenario 2: Fertilization failure – Now what?!
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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EP74: The legal side of family building with Sara Cohen, Fertility Lawyer
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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EP73: From advocacy to action: The mission of Black Fertility Agency with Patricia and Ekene
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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EP72: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 1: What causes RIF? And why all the controversy?
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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EP71: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 3: Beauty products and treatments
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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EP70: Alexa and Kevin's story: The gift of life, twice – from donor eggs to a life saving transplant
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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EP69: Tom and Alexie's epic quest: A 6 year fertility journey, finding the right clinic & the emotional rollercoaster along the way
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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EP68: Frozen embryo transfer (FET) Part 1: Natural cycle FET, medicated FET & stimulated FET explained
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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EP67: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 1: The procedure, timelines & pros and cons
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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EP66: Jessica's story: My personal fertility journey inspired the creation of myStoria
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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EP65: Strength from within – Why your pelvic floor matters in pregnancy and postpartum with Courtney and Aparnaa from Cornerstone Physiotherapy
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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EP64: Zane's story: From a personal journey to policy change: Surrogacy, fertility advocacy & Scottie's Law
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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EP63: 2SLGBTQ+ fertility and family building support with Laine Halpern Zisman, Full Spectrum Doula & Fertility Support Practitioner
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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EP62: WTF Appt. Scenario 1: You get less eggs than expected at retrieval
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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EP61: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 2: Nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!)
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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EP60: Baden & Zane's story: Surrogacy chose us!
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May 27, 2025 |
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EP59: Ectopic pregnancy: Symptoms, risks & what you need to know
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May 20, 2025 |
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EP58: IVF Part 4: Low dose IVF or mini IVF, is it right for you?
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May 13, 2025 |
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EP57: Navigating Mother's Day with Dara Roth Edney, Social Worker & Psychotherapist
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May 06, 2025 |
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EP56: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 2: Testing & management options
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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EP55: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 1: Initial testing, vitamins & diet
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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EP54: IVF Part 3: IVF add-ons/adjuvant therapies to improve egg quality and embryo quality
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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EP53: Miscarriage Part 3: The psychological and emotional journey
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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EP52: Male factor infertility Part 2: Ways to improve sperm health for fertility with Dr. Jarvi
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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EP51: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 1: Risk factors & the 5 categories of causes
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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EP50: When Meivys met Marta - 1 year of My Fertility Podcast!
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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EP49: Tom's story: Navigating a fertility journey as a male partner - support, resources & advocacy
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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EP48: How naturopathic medicine can support your fertility journey with Dr. Moira Kwok, ND
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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EP47: Nazan's story: Breaking through the stigma on taboos surrounding fertility and mental health in South Asian communities
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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EP46: Miscarriage Part II: Management options & FAQ
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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EP45: Pelvic physiotherapy treatments and vaginismus explained with Courtney and Aparnaa from Cornerstone Physiotherapy
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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EP44: Male factor infertility Part I: Semen analysis & sperm DNA fragmentation explained with Dr. Jarvi
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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EP43: Miscarriage Part I: Symptoms, diagnosis, types & causes
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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EP42: Prenatal screening: eFTS, NIPT & Trisomy 13, 18, 21 explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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EP41: Hannah's story: My vegan lifestyle & IVF journey
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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EP40: Pineapples, fertility & the sweet symbol of hope
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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A 2024 holiday message from Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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EP39: Movie review: JOY – The Birth of IVF, a Netflix film
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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EP38: "I'm happy childfree after infertility" with Carrie
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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EP37: The many reasons why "unexplained infertility" is hard to explain
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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EP36: Pre-implantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M) explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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EP35: Bianca's story: A 8 year IVF journey, mental health awareness & the power of sharing stories
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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EP34: Everything you need to know about surrogacy or gestational carriers with Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Specialist
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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EP33: The impact of decreased ovarian reserve (DOR) on fertility and IVF treatments
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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EP32: Embryo adoption through Beginnings, a private adoption agency
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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EP31: "I'm a single mom by choice" with Reema Kiran
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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EP30: Pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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EP29: Carrier screening explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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EP28: Fibroids and fertility: Types of fibroids and treatment options
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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EP27: "I froze my eggs at 25!" with Shania Bhopa
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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EP26: The impact of body mass index (BMI) on fertility and assisted reproduction treatments (ART)
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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EP25: Everything you need to know about donor egg with Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Specialist
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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EP24: Everything you need to know about donor sperm with Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Specialist
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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EP23: Renee's story: A 4.5 year IVF journey, the power of Instagram & fertility advocacy
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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EP22: Egg freezing: What is it? and who should consider it?
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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EP21: PCOS Part II: Understanding treatment options
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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EP20: IVF Part II: Risks related to the egg producer, procedure, pregnancy & baby
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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EP19: Alison's story: Building a family at 43 with embryo adoption
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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EP18: The impact of marijuana on fertility: Eggs, sperm, pregnancy & breastfeeding
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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EP17: Intrauterine insemination (IUI): The treatment process explained & related risks
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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EP16: PCOS Part I: Symptoms, diagnosis & related risks
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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EP15: Jason and Daniel's story: A journey of two fathers building a family
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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EP14: IVF Part I: Let's talk about IVF
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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EP13: Infertility support groups made possible with OasisFSN
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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EP12: Gut health, nutrition & IVF with Brandy Williams
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May 28, 2024 |
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EP11: The endometrium explained with Dr. Crystal Chan, REI
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May 21, 2024 |
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EP10: Prenatal vitamins: What to take while TTC
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May 14, 2024 |
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EP09: Coping with Mother's Day with Kristina Virro, Registered Psychotherapist & Holistic Nutritionist
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May 07, 2024 |
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EP08: The impact of endometriosis on fertility treatment outcomes with Dr. Zeni
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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EP07: Lifestyle factors for men
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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EP06: Lifestyle factors for women
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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EP05: Egg quality with Dr. Aimee
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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EP04: Timing is everything!
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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EP03: Endometriosis explained with Dr. Zeni
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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EP02: The Menstrual Cycle
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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EP01: Why am I not pregnant?
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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My Fertility Podcast: Teaser
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Jan 07, 2024 |