Resources
At Genesis we believe that information can help couples understand their fertility and guide them in their decision making. We hope these resources help you in your journey.
Jewish Couples Dealing with Infertility
Because the technology for fertility treatments changes so rapidly, observant Jewish couples may wish to seek advice from a rabbi who is trained in the Halacha, or Jewish law, regarding fertility treatments. The following organizations can provide a list of Rabbonim who are well versed in infertility.
Suggested Reading
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Canadian Links
Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society
The mission of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society is to provide leadership in reproductive health for women and men through research, education and advocacy.
Infertility Awareness Association of Canada, Inc.
The Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC) provides assistance to Canadians who are experiencing difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy. For these people, the inability to conceive a child may be the most profound medical and emotional challenge they ever face.
Multiple Births in Canada
Multiple Births Canada’s mission is to improve the quality of life for multiple birth individuals and their families in Canada. We fulfill our mission by providing support, education, research, and advocacy both nationally and internationally to individuals, families, chapters, and organizations that have a personal or professional interest in multiple birth issues.
Richmond/Delta Parents of Twins and Triplets Club
The Richmond Delta Parents of Twins and Triplets Club’s (RDPTT) mission is to broaden the understanding of child development and rearing which relates specifically to multiple birth children and their siblings, older and younger. We also encourage parents to raise their multiples with individuality, while respecting the bonds of multiple-ship.
IVF.ca
IVF.ca is a website where Canadians with infertility can network and share their experiences.
IVF Connections
IVF Connections is a website where users can support each other and share information about our IVF experiences.
Adoptive Families Association of BC
The Adoptive Families Association of BC has supported adoption and adoptive families since 1977. Our province-wide family services ensure that people considering adoption, and those who have already adopted, are educated, connected, and supported. We are dedicated to finding a family for every child, both here and abroad.
Adoption Council of Canada
The Adoption Council of Canada (ACC) is the umbrella organization for adoption in Canada. Based in Ottawa, the ACC raises public awareness of adoption, promotes placement of waiting children and stresses the importance of post-adoption services. We provide information and referral to the appropriate adoption related services.
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a Canadian, non-profit organization, established in 1985 to provide information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation. Our goal is to promote healthy lifestyles that allow people to be fully engaged in their lives.
Assisted Conception Taskforce
The ACT Pathway is a step-by-step guide that offers help through the assisted conception pathway. It contains information and advice on the emotional and physical challenges that affect couples who have difficulty achieving a pregnancy in addition to the steps they can follow and the key questions they can ask their healthcare professionals.
Acubalance Wellness Centre : Acupuncture
Acubalance Wellness Centre is the first Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Western Canada entirely dedicated to treating infertility and men’s and women’s reproductive health. Our highly qualified practitioners have helped hundred of couples achieve their dream of conceiving and having a healthy baby. For those requiring Assisted Reproductive Therapy, we work closely with a number of local reproductive specialists to provide support for treatments like In Vitro Fertilization.
Family Passages’ Mind Body Studio for Fertility
Through yoga, meditation and self-nurturing you will discover ways to relieve stress, let go of negative thinking and nourish your reproductive well-being. You will find a renewed sense of control over your life situation and the ability to make meaning of your own fertility journey.
International Links
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
ASRM provides information on infertility, menopause, contraception, reproductive surgery, endometriosis, and other reproductive disorders.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association
The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association exists to provide comprehensive information, support, and advocacy for women and girls with the condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome.
Premature Ovarian Failure Support Group
Living with POF can be a complex and confusing journey. Everyone’s path is slightly different but we can help you navigate these uncharted waters by equipping you with resources, information, and support.
Protect Your Fertility
The goal of this website—to expose you to the ways in which you can help prevent infertility in the future by examining your behavior now.
Fertile Hope
Fertile Hope is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility.
Centre for Disease Control — Reproductive Health
Your online source for credible health information
RESOLVE
The mission of RESOLVE is to provide timely, compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy.
Donor Sibling Registry
The Donor Sibling Registry (DSR) was founded in 2000 to assist individuals conceived as a result of sperm, egg or embryo donation that are seeking to make mutually desired contact with others with whom they share genetic ties.
Industry-Sponsored Sites
Schering-Plough
Schering-Plough is committed to earning the trust of doctors, patients and customers every day. Our colleagues worldwide believe that trust is not easily granted, and that is the reason we focus each day on becoming a champion for our stakeholders.
Serono
Merck Serono is the division for innovative small molecules and biopharmaceuticals of Merck KGaA.
ReproMed Ltd.
Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality of compassionate and comprehensive health care services required for the treatment of male and female infertility.
Can-Am Cryo Services Corp.
AN-AM Cryoservices is pleased to announce that it will be distributing the CHART – MVE line of liquid nitrogen storage dewars and IATA approved dry shippers.
Xytex
Xytex Corporation is a global provider of human semen to healthcare professionals and their patients.
Fertility.com
This website was created by Serono to serve as the definitive information web site for people with concerns about infertility. Serono is a global biotechnology leader.
Publications by Genesis Physicians
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Glossary of Fertility Terms
Assisted Hatching
A small opening is created in the outer shell of the embryo, which should help it to implant more easily. This procedure is used for women over 38 years or when we are using cryopreserved (frozen/thawed) embryos.
Blastocyst
A five to six day old embryo that has developed to 50-100 cells.
Cytoplasm
The fluid that makes up the majority of each egg.
Endometrium
The lining of the uterus.
Epididymis
A series of long, thin tubules which collect sperm from the testes.
Estrogen
Female hormone produced by the cells around the egg as it matures in the ovary.
Fallopian tube
The site of fertilization. Fertilized eggs must pass through the tubes to reach the uterus.
Follicle
The fluid-filled cavity in the ovary in which the egg grows.
Intravenous
Within a vein or veins.
Ovary
The female reproductive organ that produces eggs and the hormones estrogen and
progesterone.
Ovulation
The release of a mature egg from the ovary.
Pituitary gland
Located at the base of the brain. It secretes the hormones that control the function of the ovaries, the testes, the adrenal glands and the thyroid.
Subcutaneous
Within the first 1/2 inch of tissue under the skin.
Testis
The male reproductive organ that produces both sperm and testosterone.