In normal reproduction, a woman’s ovary usually releases one egg each cycle. Eggs develop in small fluid spaces (follicles) in the ovary.

AART’s proceedure for IUI is a well-accepted medical treatment for infertile couples. It is a procedure whereby the male partner’s sperm is introduced, via medical intervention, into our patient’s reproductive tract close to the time of ovulation.

The term TDI (therapeutic donor insemination) refers to the use of semen donated by voluntary donors. Health Canada regulates the screening process to ensure that a high standard is maintained. AART does not sell donor sperm.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure in which eggs are removed from mature follicles in the ovary and then fertilized in a special environment in our laboratory.

ICSI is a procedure by which a single sperm is injected directly into the center of an egg to increase the chance of fertilization.

Embryos produced in IVF may be capable of continued normal development leading to a successful pregnancy. One of AART’s challenges is choosing the embryos most likely to result in a successful pregnancy.

AART now offers both Pre implantation diagnosis and pre implantation genetic screening. These services allow our patients to test for genetic abnormalities as well as single gene disorders.

AART recognizes that some patients need or want additional support while undergoing their therapy. We can arrange access to specialists who have experience and training specific to the needs of our patients.