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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 53 MIN

To conceive or not to conceive: the facts on fertility

from The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas Unleashed · host Mary Ito

So you want to have a baby?It used to be there was only ONE way to achieve this.  One might call it the “old fashioned way.”  And that went on for hundreds of thousands of years! But with technological advancements, there are many ways to have a baby today.   And one of them is in vitro fertilization.  In Canada, about 15% of couples, or 1 in 6, can experience infertility and many pursue IVF.   It’s the most common procedure among reproductive technologies to help couples and individuals get pregnant.  It’s been an area of interest and research for Dr. Shirin Dason who’s passionate about spreading awareness on issues around fertility, IVF, and what people should know about getting pregnant. INFO ON GUEST:Dr. Shirin Dason is a reproductive, endocrinology and infertility specialist.   For more info on her work:  https://www.drshirindason.com/    https://triofertility.com/team-member/dr-shirin-dason-md-obgyn-rei/She’s also an Ass’t Professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Toronto.  https://obgyn.utoronto.ca/faculty/shirin-dason.  We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993 

So you want to have a baby? It used to be there was only ONE way to achieve this. One might call it the “old fashioned way.” And that went on for hundreds of thousands of years! But with technological advancements, there are many ways to have a baby today. And one of them is in vitro fertilization. In Canada, about 15% of couples, or 1 in 6, can experience infertility and many pursue IVF. It’s the most common procedure among reproductive technologies to h...

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