Fertility Challenges

When starting a family
feels out of reach

Fertility overview

Fertility is an important part of many women’s lives, and when pregnancy doesn’t happen as expected, it can be both confusing and stressful. Many causes of infertility are treatable. With advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive surgery, and supportive care, we help identify and address the underlying reasons while preserving long-term reproductive health.

Fertility symptoms

Difficulty conceiving after 12 months of trying (or 6 months if over 35)
Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
Pelvic pain, especially during menstruation or intercourse
Unexplained weight or hormonal changes
History of endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic infections

Our fertility specialists

Our fertility care is provided by fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeons :
Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Fertility overview

Fertility is an important part of many women’s lives, and when pregnancy doesn’t happen as expected, it can be both confusing and stressful. Many causes of infertility are treatable. With advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive surgery, and supportive care, we help identify and address the underlying reasons while preserving long-term reproductive health.

Fertility symptoms

Difficulty conceiving after 12 months of trying (or 6 months if over 35)
Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
Pelvic pain, especially during menstruation or intercourse
Unexplained weight or hormonal changes
History of endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic infections

Our fertility specialists

Our fertility care is provided by fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeons :
Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Fertility overview

Fertility is an important part of many women’s lives, and when pregnancy doesn’t happen as expected, it can be both confusing and stressful. Many causes of infertility are treatable. With advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive surgery, and supportive care, we help identify and address the underlying reasons while preserving long-term reproductive health.

Fertility symptoms

Difficulty conceiving after 12 months of trying (or 6 months if over 35)
Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
Pelvic pain, especially during menstruation or intercourse
Unexplained weight or hormonal changes
History of endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic infections

Our fertility specialists

Our fertility care is provided by fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeons :
Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Fertility overview

Fertility is an important part of many women’s lives, and when pregnancy doesn’t happen as expected, it can be both confusing and stressful. Many causes of infertility are treatable. With advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive surgery, and supportive care, we help identify and address the underlying reasons while preserving long-term reproductive health.

Fertility symptoms

Difficulty conceiving after 12 months of trying (or 6 months if over 35)
Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
Pelvic pain, especially during menstruation or intercourse
Unexplained weight or hormonal changes
History of endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic infections

Our fertility specialists

Our fertility care is provided by fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeons :
Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Overview

Women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle at some point in their lives, and while some variation is normal, bleeding that is unusually heavy, prolonged, or irregular deserves attention. In some cases, the problem is related to hormonal imbalances that affect ovulation. In others, structural changes in the uterus, such as fibroids, polyps, or thickening of the uterine lining may exist. In rare cases, abnormal bleeding may be an early sign of a precancerous condition.

Pelvic pain is also common, but persistent or severe discomfort lasting more than a few cycles should not be ignored. Endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts are frequent culprits. A careful combination of history, examination, and imaging are often required to identify the source of pain.

Both abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain can affect daily life, work, and relationships, and they may signal an underlying condition that requires treatment. The good news is that in most cases, the cause can be identified and managed effectively.

Fertility symptoms

Heavy, prolonged, or irregular bleeding
Spotting between periods or after menopause
Pelvic pain or cramping that persists across cycles
Pain during intercourse

Procedures & Treatments

Our fertility specialists

Our fertility care is provided by expert gynecologic surgeons :
Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Your gynecolocist

Dr. S. Krishnamurthy

MD, FRCSC (Ed), FRCOG

Your gynecolocist

Dr. F. W. Mansour

MD, FRCSC, BSc, MSc

Your gynecolocist

Dr. A. Zakhari

MD, FRCSC, MGSC

Your gynecolocist

Dr. D. B. Nguyen

MD, FRCSC

Your gynecolocist

Dr. J. Papillon Smith

MD, FRCSC, MEd

Your gynecolocist

Dr. S. Krishnamurthy

MD, FRCSC (Ed), FRCOG

Your gynecolocist

Dr. F. W. Mansour

MD, FRCSC, BSc, MSc

Your gynecolocist

Dr. A. Zakhari

MD, FRCSC, MGSC

Your gynecolocist

Dr. D. B. Nguyen

MD, FRCSC