Olive Fertility Centre

Olive Fertility Centre We are one of Canada’s largest clinics providing comprehensive fertility care

Olive Fertility physicians are internationally recognized leaders in reproductive care, helping thousands of couples and single parents achieve their dream of having a baby.

MEN’S HEALTH | AWARENESS ⁠November is Men’s Health Month⁠⁠⁠This month, we’re shining a light on men’s fertility health b...
11/02/2025

MEN’S HEALTH | AWARENESS ⁠
November is Men’s Health Month⁠


This month, we’re shining a light on men’s fertility health because caring for your reproductive health is caring for your overall well-being.⁠

Male fertility is just as important as female fertility yet it’s often overlooked. Around half of all couples who face infertility have at least one male-factor concern, and research shows that average sperm counts have dropped by nearly 50% in developed countries.⁠

Why is this happening?⁠
Modern life plays a big role. Stress, poor sleep, smoking or vaping, heat exposure, environmental toxins, and certain health conditions can all affect sperm quality and count. ⁠

The good news? Many of these factors are treatable and reversible with the right lifestyle changes, testing, and support.⁠

Many people don’t realize that infertility isn’t just a women’s issue. In fact, at least 40–50% of couples who experience difficulty conceiving have a contributing male factor such as low sperm count, reduced motility (movement), ⁠or abnormalities in sperm shape or function.⁠

Male infertility is common, diagnosable, and often treatable. A semen analysis is a simple first step that can provide important insights and help guide the next steps in your fertility journey.⁠


✨Your Fertility Journey | Weekly Resource Digest ✨⁠⁠Dedicated to supporting you with valuable resources from the fertili...
10/27/2025

✨Your Fertility Journey | Weekly Resource Digest ✨⁠

Dedicated to supporting you with valuable resources from the fertility community.⁠

Upcoming Events:⁠

🍁 's Fall 2025 Grant Application window opens October 1 at 12 PM EST and runs until October 30 at 12 PM EST. Starting October 1, the application link will be available directly on their website. ⁠

🍂 This Fall, explore practices that ease the fertility journey and bring steadiness to everyday life.⁠
· Fertility Well-Being · 6-wk online series (Thursdays Oct.9-Nov.20)⁠
· Remembering to Remember · Weekly online practice group, open to all (Mondays until Dec.15)⁠
· Mini Retreats · In-person half-days in Victoria, open to all (Sept.13, Oct.19, Dec.14) Register@elements_health_centre⁠

⁠⁠⁠🫒 Kelowna Infertility Support Group | Next group: Nov 12 ⁠
Join us every 2nd Wednesday, 6-8pm at Olive Fertility Kelowna (Zoom available). Confidential, safe, for anyone facing infertility or loss. Text 250-870-8650 to register.⁠ ⁠

⁠🫒Olive’s Support Circle | Next group: Wed. Nov. 19, 2pm⁠-3:30pm⁠
Join this online gathering for Olive patients to connect, share, and manage stress. Limited space. Email panderson@olivefertility.com to register.⁠


🫒Olive Virtual Event / Improving Male Fertility: Steps Toward Conception⁠, Wednesday, November 19th | 7:00pm-8:30pm PST⁠ with fertility expert Dr. James Graham, MD FRCSC⁠



OLIVE FERTILITY | VIRTUAL EVENT⁠Improving Male Fertility: Steps Toward Conception⁠Wednesday, November 19th | 7:00pm-8:30...
10/17/2025

OLIVE FERTILITY | VIRTUAL EVENT⁠
Improving Male Fertility: Steps Toward Conception⁠
Wednesday, November 19th | 7:00pm-8:30pm PST⁠
with fertility expert Dr. James Graham, MD FRCSC⁠

Join Dr. James Graham, MD, FRCSC, for a FREE live webinar on male factor infertility. You’ll learn about common causes, how sperm health impacts conception, and available testing and treatment options. Lifestyle choices and medical advances that can improve fertility will also be covered.⁠

There will be a Q & A, so bring your questions.⁠

Space is limited, register soon!

✨Your Fertility Journey | Weekly Resource Digest ✨⁠⁠Dedicated to supporting you with valuable resources from the fertili...
10/17/2025

✨Your Fertility Journey | Weekly Resource Digest ✨⁠

Dedicated to supporting you with valuable resources from the fertility community.⁠

Upcoming Events:⁠

🍁 's Fall 2025 Grant Application window opens October 1 at 12 PM EST and runs until October 30 at 12 PM EST. Starting October 1, the application link will be available directly on their website. ⁠

🍂 This Fall, explore practices that ease the fertility journey and bring steadiness to everyday life.⁠
· Fertility Well-Being · 6-wk online series (Thursdays Oct.9-Nov.20)⁠
· Remembering to Remember · Weekly online practice group, open to all (Mondays until Dec.15)⁠
· Mini Retreats · In-person half-days in Victoria, open to all (Sept.13, Oct.19, Dec.14) Register@elements_health_centre⁠

⁠⁠⁠🫒 Kelowna Infertility Support Group | Next group: Nov 12 ⁠
Join us every 2nd Wednesday, 6-8pm at Olive Fertility Kelowna (Zoom available). Confidential, safe, for anyone facing infertility or loss. Text 250-870-8650 to register.⁠ ⁠

⁠🫒Olive’s Support Circle | Next group: Wed. Nov. 19, 2pm⁠-3:30pm⁠
Join this online gathering for Olive patients to connect, share, and manage stress. Limited space. Email panderson@olivefertility.com to register.⁠

👣Join the 5th 6K | This weekend! Sunday, October 19, 2025, Vancouver. Register now. ⁠


OLIVE FERTILITY’S SUPPORT CIRCLE⁠Women talking to women⁠⁠Wednesday, Nov. 19th 2:00 to 3:30pm PST⁠with Paula Anderson & C...
10/14/2025

OLIVE FERTILITY’S SUPPORT CIRCLE⁠
Women talking to women⁠

Wednesday, Nov. 19th 2:00 to 3:30pm PST⁠
with Paula Anderson & Chandra Sen⁠


ONLINE⁠
You are invited to Olive Fertility’s Support Circle. ⁠
Facilitated by fertility counsellor Chandra Sen and Olive nurse Paula Anderson, ⁠
this informal online gathering offers you an opportunity to:⁠

> Connect and share with other women going through an experience like yours⁠
> Learn some techniques to help you manage stress and make you feel ⁠
more in control of your fertility journey⁠

How to register ⁠
Space is limited. If you are interested in attending the women’s ⁠
support circle online please send us an email panderson@olivefertility.com
We respectfully invite those who do not yet have children to join us.⁠

This event is for current Olive patients. We respectfully invite those who do not yet have children to join us.

FERTILITY GRANTS | ANNOUNCEMENT⁠The Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant⁠Support Indigenous families’ fertility ⁠⁠The Luc...
10/01/2025

FERTILITY GRANTS | ANNOUNCEMENT⁠
The Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant⁠
Support Indigenous families’ fertility ⁠

The Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant serves as a tribute to Lucy’s resilience and as a beacon of hope for Indigenous individuals seeking support on their journey to parenthood.⁠

Fertility Friends Foundation is honoured to introduce the Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant in partnership with G. Scott and Sarah Paterson. Members of indigenous communities often encounter significant barriers when seeking access to fertility treatments. Historical traumas, systemic inequalities and cultural barriers have all contributed to these disparities. They may also face challenges such as geographic isolation, lack of culturally sensitive care, and limited financial resources.⁠

“As an Indigenous person who has personally struggled with fertility issues, this grant feels like the perfect alignment of my personal experiences and my desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others within my community.⁠

I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Fertility Friends Foundation for entrusting me with this opportunity. I am honoured to be a part of this vital work, and I look forward to the journey ahead. ⁠

To my fellow indigenous individuals and families, know that you are not alone. Together, we will continue to persevere, thrive, and create a better world for generations to come."⁠

Sarah Paterson | Great-granddaughter of Lucy⁠

Eligibility criteria for Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant applicants:⁠

· Open to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and other Indigenous peoples.⁠

· Applicants (and partner, if applicable) must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.⁠

· At least one applicant must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.⁠

· Proof of community membership (Status/Métis/Inuit card) required.⁠

See Fertility Friends Foundation website for general grant eligibility.⁠

Grants are awarded on a one-time basis; previous recipients are not eligible to apply again.

CFAS 2025: Centre des Congrès de Québec, Québec City ⁠⁠Patient-Centred Fertility Medicine: Balancing Scientific Advancem...
09/30/2025

CFAS 2025: Centre des Congrès de Québec, Québec City ⁠

Patient-Centred Fertility Medicine: Balancing Scientific Advancements, Best Clinical Practices and Holistic Health⁠

Learning, sharing research, and connecting with colleagues from across Canada. Proud to showcase our work and represent Olive on the national stage.⁠

Olive Fertility CFAS research highlights:⁠

💡Dr. Gary Nakhuda on:⁠

Vibe Coding: A User-Friendly Computer Vision Tool for Automated Sperm DNA Fragmentation Classification⁠

The project uses computer vision and machine learning to make sperm DNA analysis faster, more accurate, and user-friendly. Since high DNA fragmentation can affect fertility and embryo development, this tool addresses limitations of current slow, inconsistent methods. By integrating open-source tools like OpenCV and Google’s TensorFlow, the team created a coding system ⁠
that makes classification easier, scalable, and reproducible for lab scientists.⁠

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🔬Sharlene Sonnenberg IVF Nurse presented:⁠

BCL6 as a Marker of Uterine Lining Inflammation: A Retrospective Analysis of Treatment and Outcomes in Canada’s Largest User⁠

BCL6 is a marker linked to endometrial inflammation, which can affect implantation and pregnancy outcomes. This study looked at patients with positive vs. negative BCL6 results and found that treating those with inflammation improved pregnancy and live birth rates compared to untreated patients.⁠

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📊Dr. Gary Nakhuda and Carlo Mendoza (Data Analyst) presented:⁠

Elevated Serum Progesterone Concentrations are Associated with Lower Ongoing Pregnancy Rates in Modified Natural Cycle FET Protocols⁠

The research shows that when progesterone levels are too high in modified natural frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles, pregnancy rates are lower. This could help refine monitoring and treatment strategies for better outcomes.

FERTILITY GRANTS | ANNOUNCEMENT⁠The Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant⁠Support Indigenous families’ fertility ⁠⁠The Luc...
09/30/2025

FERTILITY GRANTS | ANNOUNCEMENT⁠
The Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant⁠
Support Indigenous families’ fertility ⁠

The Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant serves as a tribute to Lucy’s resilience and as a beacon of hope for Indigenous individuals seeking support on their journey to parenthood.⁠

Fertility Friends Foundation is honoured to introduce the Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant in partnership with G. Scott and Sarah Paterson. Members of indigenous communities often encounter significant barriers when seeking access to fertility treatments. Historical traumas, systemic inequalities and cultural barriers have all contributed to these disparities. They may also face challenges such as geographic isolation, lack of culturally sensitive care, and limited financial resources.⁠

“As an Indigenous person who has personally struggled with fertility issues, this grant feels like the perfect alignment of my personal experiences and my desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others within my community.⁠

I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Fertility Friends Foundation for entrusting me with this opportunity. I am honoured to be a part of this vital work, and I look forward to the journey ahead. ⁠

To my fellow indigenous individuals and families, know that you are not alone. Together, we will continue to persevere, thrive, and create a better world for generations to come.”⁠

Sarah Paterson | Great-granddaughter of Lucy⁠

Eligibility criteria for Lucy of Anishinaabe Fertility Grant applicants:⁠

· Open to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and other Indigenous peoples.⁠

· Applicants (and partner, if applicable) must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.⁠

· At least one applicant must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.⁠

· Proof of community membership (Status/Métis/Inuit card) required.⁠

See Fertility Friends Foundation website for general grant eligibility.⁠

Grants are awarded on a one-time basis; previous recipients are not eligible to apply again.

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Opening Hours

Monday 7:15am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:15am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 12:30pm

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