Erectile Dysfunction (ED) affects a startling amount of people, and has been for hundreds of years. 10% of people under the age of 40 experience ED, and by the time they are 70 years old, 60% will experience ED. This is incredibly common, and not an easy situation to deal with. Yet there are so… Read more »

What Are Oral Contraceptives Oral contraceptives (OC). The pill. Birth control. A method of contraception that has been available in Canada since the 1960’s and according to Stats Canada it is one of the most frequently used medications by Canadian women. These pills can contain a combination of both estrogen and progestin, as well as… Read more »

Legend of the Year of the Ox The ox, a kind, strong & dependable creature is the second animal in the 12-year Lunar Zodiac cycle. Legend has it that all of the animals were invited to race one another to the palace, & the first 12 to arrive would determine the order of the Zodiac… Read more »

Guestpost by Dr. Alda Ngo for Olive Fertility Centre Starting Fresh The Lunar New Year is fast approaching and February 12th is the first day of the Year of the Metal Ox. Growing up, my family’s lunar new year rituals were all about taking the opportunity to begin anew & we would take extra care… Read more »

When a pregnant person finally reaches the last months of pregnancy and birth is imminent, so many emotions can rush to the forefront. Fear, anxiety and dread to name a few. Especially with a first baby, labour can seem like an insurmountable and terrifying task. One of my thoughts in my last month was, “Well,… Read more »