Generation Fertility

Today we honour all of fatherhood: the journey to become a father, the road walked as one, and the memories left by one. The Generation Fertility team wishes all those celebrating a day of joy and love.

Family is defined by love. Every family building journey is unique, and we are honoured to help LGBTQ2SIA+ couples and individuals find the best path to create their family. From IUI to donor option to surrogacy, there are several family building options available.

Learn more from our blog Loud and Proud: Family Building Options for LGBTQ2SIA+ Community here: https://www.generationfertility.ca/fertility-services/lgbtq2sia-family-building

One of the big milestones during IVF treatment is egg retrieval day. Here's what you can expect during your procedure.

During your egg retrieval, you'll be in good hands with our Generation Fertility team, made up of doctors and nurses making sure you're comfortable throughout the procedure.

For a more detailed breakdown on the IVF retrieval process, click here:

Motherhood is a journey, and it doesn't start the moment your child enters your life. It starts when you recognize the desire to become a mother. This Mother's Day, we honour motherhood and wish all mothers - past, present, and future - time for love and self-care.

Today marks the start of National Nursing Week. To all of our amazing nurses at Generation Fertility, thank you for your endless compassion and dedication to our patients. They tirelessly advocate for patients, and genuinely care about each and every person who comes into our clinic. Here's to the heroes in scrubs who make miracles happen every day!

“We had a great experience at Generation Fertility. It is important to become aware of your fertility and reproductive health, especially if you think something might be wrong. I’m so glad I talked to my doctor when I did”

- J.T.'s Story

Fertility Matters Canada

“We had no reason to believe we would have fertility issues. The journey to have our son taught me the importance of advocating for yourself and getting informed and educating yourself about the various factors affecting one’s fertility health. It also taught me there is always hope.”

- J.F.'s Story

Fertility Matters Canada

"In this extremely isolating and heartbreaking journey, it was invaluable to lean on our community to know that we weren’t alone. Now our little miracle is just a ball of joy who reminds us how hard we fought for him. A friend describes his smile as saying, ‘I was so wanted!’"

- S.J.V.R.'s Story

Fertility Matters Canada

We're celebrating Canadian Fertility Awareness Week! Under the theme of , let's recognize the empowering potential of egg freezing in the fertility journey. Egg freezing offers individuals the option to preserve their fertility options for the future, whether it's due to personal or medical reasons. By embracing egg freezing, individuals add their unique voices as part of the fertility community, breaking down stigma and promoting reproductive health choices.

Learn more about what egg freezing is and meet with a Generation Fertility specialist to discuss your goals and if egg freezing is right for you.

Join us in celebrating Canadian Fertility Awareness Week presented by Fertility Matters Canada, where our stories can shine light and bring strength as one community. As , let's uplift and support those facing fertility challenges, champion fertility awareness, and promote education surrounding fertility issues and reproductive health. We can build a future where access to fertility resources is universal, and where every individual thrives on their journey to parenthood.

This week, comment below to share your fertility story or tag us in your posts.

Pregnancy loss can be an incredibly isolating experience, but you are never alone. With around 1 in 4 pregnancies ending in loss, it's far from an uncommon occurrence. From early losses to late-term miscarriages, every journey is unique.

Check out our latest blog, Pregnancy Loss: The Rainbow After the Storm, on what may happen if you experience a loss, what medical interventions may occur, and how you can move forward from our fertility specialist, Dr. Judy Campanaro.
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It is estimated that affects 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years. While the medical community has tested different hypothesis, what we do know is that, endometriosis can affect fertility.

The good news is, pregnancy can still happen with endometriosis! With appropriate diagnosis and proactive treatment, conception is possible.

Click here - https://loom.ly/6O8Apj4 to learn more from our fertility specialist Dr. Michael Hartman about how endometriosis affects fertility and what treatment options are available for your best chance for a healthy pregnancy.

Endometriosis, which affects approximately 10% of people assigned female at birth, is a condition that impacts fertility and chances of conceiving.

Swipe through to learn more about:
What is endometriosis?
What are some common symptoms of endometriosis?
Can you still get pregnant with endometriosis?

Click here - https://loom.ly/aVtBO0E to learn more about how endometriosis may affect fertility.

The Generation Difference.

The Generation Fertility clinics have three convenient locations. Two locations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and one location in Waterloo.

Click here - https://loom.ly/VPBeDdY to watch a full clinic tour of the Vaughan and/or Waterloo clinics.

...30 - 50% of infertility issues are s***m-related issues identified after semen analysis? S***m are the often-forgotten component of fertility. It is not only important to have s***m present, but they need to have the correct DNA structure and capacity to successfully transfer the genetic material into the egg. The s***m must also be able to attach and pe*****te the outer shell of the egg.

Assessing the s***m through a variety of tests helps to understand the qualities of the s***m, as well as other physical properties of the semen. Swipe through to understand some key insights about your fertility health that are revealed through your semen analysis, and click here - https://loom.ly/GjSQprw to learn more from our blog Just Keep Swimming: Understanding Your Semen Analysis.

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Meet Sarah and Kyle Cherry. As a family of 4, and their youngest son at 6 months old, they decided they wanted one more child. At 40 years old, having tried for 2 years with no success and a miscarriage at 6 weeks, they decided it was time to seek help from a specialist.

"We decided that with age really playing a factor now at 40 we would see our doctor. She referred us right away to Generation Fertility Waterloo (formerly KARMA Fertility) for some fertility assistance. We continued to try on our own for the next 4 months while awaiting our appointment.

Labs confirmed what we had expected, that I was aging, and my body was showing signs of low AMH levels and a diminishing egg reserve. Basically, my bloodwork indicated my time was in fact running out to conceive another child of our own. Kyles numbers on the other hand were perfect. I tried not to feel like I had failed our family and instead put my faith and trust in the hands of the staff at Generation Fertility Waterloo. [...]"

- The Cherry's

Read the full story from The Cherry Family here - https://loom.ly/xWUIEjQ

As a clinic, we are here to support you, and to celebrate with you. We've helped many families achieve their dreams of parenthood. We'd be delighted for you to share with us your story of family. Comment below, send us a DM, or click the link in our bio to share your story with us.

To our valued patients,

Please note below the clinic holiday hours, from December 24 to January 1, 2024.

VAUGHAN Location Holiday Hours:
December 24 & 25 | Clinic CLOSED
December 26 | by appointment only
December 27 - 30 | 6:30am - 2:30pm
December 31 | Clinic CLOSED
January 1 | by appointment only

WATERLOO Location Holiday Hours:
December 24 | by appointment only
December 25 & 26 | Clinic CLOSED
December 27 - 31 | by appointment only
January 1 | Clinic CLOSED

NEWMARKET Location Holiday Hours:
December 24 - 26 | Clinic CLOSED
December 27 - 29 | 6:30am - 2:30pm
December 30 - January 1 | Clinic Closed

Regular clinic hours at all locations will resume on January 2, 2024.

Click here - https://loom.ly/aaIGIo0 to learn more on how you can navigate your fertility and trying to conceive through the holiday season with 5 tips from Dr. Judith Campanaro.

Dr. Judith Campanaro, MD, FRCS(C) graduated from Queen's University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ottawa in 1993.

With a focus on reproductive medicine, Dr. Campanaro founded KARMA Fertility (now Generation Fertility Waterloo) in 1999, opening the first full IVF lab in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Proudly opening a new state-of-the-art facility in March 2021 serving Southwestern Ontario and providing treatment to over 1,200 patients every year. The practice comprises over 20 staff which includes physicians, nurses, laboratory/technologists, and patient support.

Dr. Campanaro has an inclusive patient practice and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. She is particularly passionate about treating endometrial concerns affecting fertility, immunology infertility, and recurrent pregnancy loss.

Dr. Campanaro is originally from the Thousand Islands region and currently lives in Waterloo. She has two daughters. Her non-fertility passion is riding and breeding horses, specifically the Gypsy Vanner breed.

Click here - https://loom.ly/vJnZJHs to meet the rest of the Generation Fertility team of specialists.

The Generation Difference.

Generation Fertility physicians have years of experience and insight to help guide you through your care options and treatment. You will be supported by our dedicated team of nurses, counselors, laboratory technicians, and other care staff to ensure your experience is a positive one.

Click here - https://loom.ly/vJnZJHs to learn more about our Generation Fertility physicians from all three clinic locations - Vaughan, Waterloo, and Newmarket.

Your overall physical and emotional well-being are vitally important to your fertility health. If you're considering fertility treatment, click here - https://loom.ly/QVXHTXI for 3 things you can do to support your chances of getting pregnant, with insights from Generation Fertility Vaughan/Newmarket fertility specialist Dr. Michael Hartman.

Generation Fertility honors those who have lost a child at any point during pregnancy or infancy.

We see you. We remember your loss. We are here for you.

The journey to parenthood can be overwhelming, but we're here to help. Our clinics offer guidance and support through your unique journey. Talk to one of our caring experts about your fertility options and book a consultation today - https://www.generationfertility.ca/request-appointment.

We are proud to join Fertility Matters Canada as a community sponsor of the 3rd Annual national awareness event in support of the 1 in 6 Canadians who are struggling with fertility.

On October 21st & 22nd, we will be participating in the virtual walk/run/wheel national awareness event, as we believe everyone deserves the chance to build their family.

Proceeds from the annual fundraiser will go directly to supporting FMC's access and advocacy programs to ensure more equitable access to fertility services are available to all Canadians.

The virtual event allows you to participate from anywhere, at a time that is convenient for you! We encourage members of our community to sign up as an individual, join a team, or donate to this wonderful cause.

We are ready.

Click here - https://www.fertilitymatters6k.ca/ for more information, to sign up, or to donate today!

"We are from out of town, so our drive to Generation Fertility, Waterloo (formerly KARMA Fertility) was about 1.5 hours each way — and I tell friends all the time that I would have driven double that time to experience the excellent care (and success!) we’ve had at Generation Fertility, Waterloo. We have been patients at a total of three IVF clinics and our experience with Dr. Campanaro and her team was by far the best. Infertility and IVF is a stressful, uncertain reality for anyone enduring it, and the Generation Fertility, Waterloo team understands this, and actually cares about the experience you have as a patient. This was just as important to me in the end as the actual success we had — which was creating multiple embryos AND we now have a three month old son who is the brightest light in our life.

From start to finish, our journey was 3.5 years and we were actually with 2 different clinics before moving to Generation Fertility, Waterloo. After a year of trying to conceive on our own, our first set of tests revealed that we were struggling with male factor infertility (unknown causes and so much social stigma around the increasing issue that made us feel really alone for a long time). We learned that we wouldn’t be able to conceive a child naturally (or even in IUI procedures). IVF was our only option. The first two clinics we attended in our area didn’t give us a lot of hope that we’d be able to create an embryo with my husband’s s***m so we had to let go of our expectations and leave it in the hands of science (I often felt like a science experiment myself, undergoing all the stress of IVF with little sense of agency or empathy in the process). However, when we switched clinics for the second time to go to Generation Fertility in KW, our experience changed drastically for the better.

First of all, they blew us away by creating multiple embryos with my partner’s s***m— we couldn’t believe it, it honestly felt like a miracle! They always took the time to review and understand the nuances of our specific case. Through the ups and downs they were there with care and empathy, and hope for us! And maybe the best part — EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION (anyone on the IVF journey will quickly learn how important it is to feel heard, and well-informed, and the Generation Fertility, Waterloo team excelled at this, from reception to embryology to the medical team). Many of the nurses know me and my husband by name, and took really good care of us during egg and s***m retrieval, to embryo transfer and everything in between. I always felt like my questions were finally being answered well, and they made ME finally feel empowered, like I had a say in the procedures happening to my body. This is something that carried into the 20 weeks of pregnancy in which I was under their care.

I wouldn’t trust my body or my precious embryos under the care of anyone else after being with Generation Fertility, Waterloo, they will be our IVF team for the remainder of our fertility journey.

Thank you Generation Fertility, Waterloo team! "

- The Silletts

As a clinic, we are here to support you, and to celebrate with you. We've helped many families achieve their dreams of parenthood. We'd be delighted for you to share with us your story of family. Comment below, send us a DM, or click here https://loom.ly/vf3rLgQ to share your story with us.

Polycystic o***y syndrome, also known as PCOS is a hormonal disorder and one of the most common causes of female infertility that affects approximately 1in 10 women of childbearing age.

The good news is, you CAN still get pregnant! Here are some common signs and symptoms if you feel that PCOS could be affecting your chances of starting a family. It's never too early to schedule a consultation.

Common signs of PCOS:
Irregular periods, excess hair growth, severe acne, male-pattern baldness, polycystic ovaries.

Common symptoms of PCOS:
Heavy bleeding, weight gain, darkening of the skin, headaches.

Click here - https://loom.ly/P9NRhFE to learn more about the common signs and symptoms of PCOS and when to book an appointment.

We're pleased to share KARMA Fertility in Waterloo has been renamed to Generation Fertility Waterloo.

Since 1999, Dr. Judith Campanaro and her incredible in-house team has served Southwestern Ontario, providing great patient care and offering a full range of advanced and innovative treatments in their state-of-the-art facility including: IVF, fertility preservation, and 2SLGBTQIA+ family building. Watch this channel as they continue to serve Southwestern Ontario, under this new name.

Click here - https://loom.ly/PFfXTT4 to learn more about the Waterloo location and to request an appointment.

The Generation Difference.

Your overall wellness plays a significant role in your fertility. Our staff and doctors are committed to understanding your needs and providing a multidisciplinary approach to your care. Our clinical team will work with you to set your treatment plan, and our caring staff will help you access services to improve both your experience and your fertility outcomes. We aim to make our services entirely inclusive of gender and sexual diversity.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about choosing Generation Fertility and to book your consultation today! New patients welcome.

On July 25th, 1978, Louise Brown was born. She was the first IVF baby born using in vitro fertilization, better known today as IVF.

This procedure is not possible without embryologists - and today, July 25th we celebrate ! Since Louise's birth, the world has seen more than 8 million IVF births - each led by caring and brilliant embryologists who forward the field of reproductive science. We are proud of the work our embryologists do every day to help our patients achieve healthy outcomes and create families.