My Fertility Podcast

Today we welcome Dr. Crystal Chan, REI, back to our show to share her expertise on the topic of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) therapy. Immune treatment is a highly skilled treatment(s) we offer at Markham Fertility Centre. 

You may also be interested in:
EP11: The endometrium explained with Dr. Crystal Chan, REI
EP78: Reproductive immunology Part 1: Testing and treatments
EP83: Reproductive immunology Part 2: LAD & LIT (Leukocyte Antibody Detection & Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy)
EP87: Reproductive immunology Part 3, Cytokines Part 1: What are cytokines? And who should be testing?
EP92: Reproductive immunology Part 4, Cytokines Part 2: Treatment options for elevated cytokines (Intralipids, Steroids, TNF Alpha Inhibitors, IVIG, Tacrolimus & Hydroxychloroquine)
EP98: Reproductive immunology Part 5: A deeper discussion on RIF and RPL with Dr. Crystal Chan, REI

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Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com 

Today we report back on the key themes and takeaways from CFAS 2026. The 72nd annual meeting was incredible and we learned a lot! We also had the chance to catch up with fellow colleagues in the fertility field and have included segments from our interviews.

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Today we are celebrating our 100th episode by looking back at what we’ve learned along the way - the conversations that have stayed with us, and the incredible guests who have joined us over the years. Thank you to our listeners and supporters for joining us on this journey. And here's to 100 more! 

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Today's topic covers one of the most fundamental parts of fertility care, because it really is something almost every single fertility patient will experience - and that is cycle monitoring. We discuss everything you need to know and answer FAQs.

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Today we welcome Dr. Crystal Chan, REI back to our show! Dr. Chan shares her opinions and feelings about the reproductive immunology program, and also  about recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in general. We touch on immunoglobulin therapy, sometimes also known as subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy (SCIg) or intravenous immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG) - but good news: we'll have Dr. Chan back for another episode to go much more in depth on these topics.

You may also be interested in:
EP11: The endometrium explained with Dr. Crystal Chan, REI
EP51: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 1: Risk factors & the 5 categories of causes
EP56: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 2: Testing & management options 
EP72: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 1: What causes RIF? And why all the controversy?
EP76: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 2: Diagnosis and treatment options
EP78: Reproductive immunology Part 1: Testing and treatments
EP83: Reproductive immunology Part 2: LAD & LIT (Leukocyte Antibody Detection & Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy)
EP87: Reproductive immunology Part 3, Cytokines Part 1: What are cytokines? And who should be testing?
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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Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com 

Let's talk about the important topic of intimacy and the fertility journey. Today we welcome Dr. Arielle, who specializes in sex and relationships, to help individuals and couples thrive. 

Stay tuned - we'll have Dr. Arielle back on the show in the near future!

You can connect with Dr. Arielle on Instagram @anna.salomon.on and @dr.arielle.therapy and TikTok @dr.arielle.therapy

Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich is a clinical psychologist licensed in Ontario and Quebec. She completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and received clinical training from the Sex and Couple Therapy Service at the Allen Memorial Institute (McGill). Dr. Arielle specializes in sex and relationships, to help individuals and couples thrive. Additionally, Dr. Arielle aims to help young couples through the transition to parenthood, with expertise in fertility, perinatal and postpartum mental health. 

Website: www.annasalomon.com
Resources: www.annasalomon.com/en/resources

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Make a cup of tea and let's go to London, UK! Dr. Garcia attended the ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) 2026 conference, which is one of the largest and most influential fertility conferences in the world. Today we walk you through the biggest and most talked about studies from the conference. 

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Today we welcome Dr. Lucky Sekhon to our show! We talk about navigating the overwhelming amount of fertility misinformation with a focus on social media and what to look for in credible sources.

Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and OBGYN. Author of the National Bestselling fertility guide book, The Lucky Egg. Dr. Lucky  is widely recognized for her expertise in all things reproductive medicine. Through her clinical practice, research, and active online presence, she educates and advocates to close the fertility knowledge gap. She co-hosts Call Your Doctor, a podcast for all things women’s health, from puberty to menopause. Dr. Lucky is also a regular contributor for Today Show & NBC News and has been featured in the NY Times, 60 Minutes, Vogue and more.

Connect with Dr. Lucky:
Instagram @lucky.sekhon
YouTube @lucky.sekhon
TikTok @drluckyegg
Order The Lucky Egg here: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/lucky-egg-9781250408716/ 

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Happy Tuesday! Today we continue our IVF series by answering your question: Is IVF painful? Know that there are sedation protocols available that can actually make most patients, if not all patients, very comfortable. It would break our hearts to know that you couldn't continue your IVF journey simply because the pain of the egg retrieval was a barrier.

You may also be interested in:
EP14: IVF Part 1: Let's talk about IVF
EP20: IVF Part 2: Risks related to the egg producer, procedure, pregnancy & baby
EP54: IVF Part 3: IVF add-ons/adjuvant therapies to improve egg quality and embryo quality
EP58: IVF Part 4: Low dose IVF or mini IVF, is it right for you?

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Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com 

Today we welcome Sean and Brittany to our show. Sean is a Civil Engineer, husband and father of two, who has first-hand experience navigating male factor infertility. As Father's Day is quickly approaching, we wanted to make sure that we hold space and bring awareness to what is often the other half of the equation; the men navigating fertility and the fertility journey. We did have Brittany on our show previously on EP90 for Mother's Day, where we talked about partner support, single mothers by choice, and the fertility journey.

Men's Fertility Support Resources:
- Oasis Fertility Support Network Men's group: https://oasisfsn.com/pages/mens-support-group 
- Support groups you may find on social media platforms, in your region

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Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com