When sperm meets egg

What you need to know about semen, sperm and its DNA

Understanding the female menstrual cycle

Figuring out the best time of the month to have sex

The effects of age on male fertility

The effects of cancer, prescription drugs, surgeries, and genetic conditions on male fertility

Medical procedures to retrieve sperm

Common causes of infertility

Learn about the causes of miscarriage

Stimulating the ovaries to produce eggs

Introducing sperm directly into the uterus

From retrieving sperm and eggs, to combining them in the lab, and implanting the embryo

Weighing the costs and benefits of a third party to create your family

Understanding your role and the medicine behind using a third party

Here is some basic information about adoption in Canada

Understanding the basics of genetic testing

Medical, psychological, and financial reasons for stopping fertility treatment

Processing the decision

Fertility clinics offer state of the art medicine, but care ultimately has to be a good fit for you

What to expect and what to bring to your appointments

Important questions to ask about treatment

Getting a second medical opinion is common practice: don’t hesitate to ask for one

Attention: Don’t roast your nuts!

Foods that can help keep your sperm up to par

What does the evidence say about supplements and fertility health?

From STIs to performance anxiety – how your sexual health can impact fertility

Learn more about the scientific evidence

Important ethical and legal considerations

Provincial healthcare coverage and legal aspects of donation and surrogacy

You’re not alone. Common concerns among men going through fertility treatment

Things you can do to help you change your outlook

Common experiences and ways to cope with pregnancy loss

How to maintain intimacy, communication, and sex while undergoing treatment

Talking to friends, family, and co-workers about your experience with infertility

What you need to know about semen, sperm and its DNA

Answering questions about whether cancer can be inherited

Giving yourself options for family planning

Medical procedures to retrieve sperm

Sperm banking, semen banking or cryopreservation? They all mean the same thing

How to get a referral and what is covered by provincial health care

Making an appointment, providing consent, and giving the sample

The basics of providing a sample, sperm evaluation, and freezing

Deciding how long to store sperm

Additional resources to help you decide

The short answer is yes, but there are some things to consider

Working with a clinic to use your banked sperm, or to determine if you are fertile

An overview of common fertility treatments

Making difficult decisions, to prepare for any circumstance