IVF Research and Statistics

CFAS Press Release November 2007
Human Assisted Reproduction Live Birth Rates for Canada - The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)

ICSI and the transmission of X-autosomal translocation
Reproduced with the consent of Dr Sai Mai, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UBC. ICSI and the transmission of X-autosomal translocation: a three-generation evaluation of X;20 translocation: Case report.

Study: Impact of Assisted Hatching on the outcome of ICSI
Randomized clinical trial and pregnancy follow up: UBC. (pdf)

Birth Rates and Cycle Probabilities
A look at success probabilities over multiple cycles.

Interviews

Dr Jon Havelock - PCRM
Interview with Dr Jon Havelock - co-founder/director of PCRM (Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine - Burnaby BC).

Dr Peter Hollands
Stem Cell Biologist who worked in the world's first IVF clinic.

Umbilical Cord Blood - Stem Cells

Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells: The Gift of Life
A summary of the collection process of cord blood.

Treatment Protocols

Flare Protocol
Brief description of an example flare protocol.

IVF Cycle Tips
Tips to help optimize your physicial and mental wellness for IVF.

Pregnancy Timeline
"How can I be 4 weeks pregnant if I transferred embryos 2 weeks ago?"

Acupuncture and Infertility

Female Hormone Balancing Acupuncture and Birthing
By Dr Hong Yan. Applying different acupuncture strategies in different phases of the cycle to restore hormonal balance.

Healthcare and Human Resources

Fertility and Maternity Employment Related Issues - Ontario
Brief overview of employment matters relating to fertility and maternity in Ontario.

IVF Funding Can Reduce Overall Healthcare Costs
How everyone can benefit from IVF funding.

Investing in People
Why Canada should invest in IVF as part of a national human resources strategy.

Fertility Reflections

Entering The Wilderness
A personal fertility journey causes one writer to reflect on important life questions.

The Book That Made a Difference - The Alchemist
Reflections on a story and how it helped bring one writer inner strength to cope with infertility.

Living in Fear of Saturday
A sense of emptiness on a day this writer once looked forward to.