Conceiving can be a difficult journey for many couples or individuals. It has been estimated that 1 in 6 couples will have difficulty conceiving. So, when is the right time to speak to a specialist about it? If you’re in search of those answers, this is a good place to start. We spoke with Dr. Al Yuzpe, MD, FRCSC, Canada’s most senior Reproductive Endocrinologist and co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre, to highlight what to expect when you begin a fertility journey. At what point is someone experiencing “infertility?” Infertility is typically defined as “failure to conceive following 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse.” However, this definition only refers to a heterosexual couple. However, this definition should be modified depending on a number of factors including the age of the couple, the length of time they have been trying to conceive and their medical histories including surgeries (past and present). A thorough fertility investigation will help determine whether there […]