Why Choose Genesis?
At Genesis, we understand that just deciding to see a fertility specialist can be a big decision. So what should you look for in a fertility centre? Start by looking at a centre’s track record and statistics. There is no substitute for experience in dealing with the fine balance that is the art and science of fertility.
Look for a centre that can provide a wide variety of treatment options and that had a top lab. Every fertility situation is different, and you should have access to the different treatment options that suit you best (e.g. surgery, PGD). Most of all, look for a centre that truly sees you as an individual as opposed to just another patient.
Keep in mind that embarking on a fertility journey can be an emotional rollercoaster. Finding a team that is compassionate and sensitive to the highs and lows you may experience is one of the most important factors in choosing a centre.
At Genesis, we’d be pleased to talk to you about your personal situation and offer any advice we can. Simply call for an appointment, and we’ll take care of all the details.
Success Rates
Genesis Fertility Centre offers among the best pregnancy rates in the country, year after year.
We are very proud to say that our current overall pregnancy rate is 59%. For women under 35, using our state-of-the-art single embryo transfer procedure (eSET), we are now seeing pregnancy rates of over 65%. This puts us at the forefront of fertility centres across North America.
The most important factors determining the success of a cycle are the woman’s age and the number and quality of the embryos we replace. Your individual circumstances are unique. One of our physicians will be pleased to discuss your history with you and your partner and create a personalized program that is tailored for you.
Experience
At Genesis our physicians are specialists in Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility and are recognized as leading experts in the field of reproductive medicine.
Dr. Al Yuzpe and Dr. Margo Fluker co-founded Genesis in 1995: together they have over five decades of experience in helping couples achieve their dream of having a baby. They are the authors of numerous textbook chapters and articles on the subject of reproductive endocrinology.
Download a complete list of our publications and awards.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Our brand new embryology lab is the newest in British Columbia. We have consulted with experts from across North America to create a state-of-the-art lab that provides the ideal environment for embryo development.
Air quality is an essential element for embryo health, and we are proud to have one of the most advanced systems of air filtration in western Canada. Our new air handling system changes the laboratory air every second, passing air through 3 levels of filters — HEPA, charcoal, and potassium permanganate — to create optimum air for embryo development.
Pure air, advanced equipment, and highly trained embryologists are the factors that ensure you have the best chance for healthy embryos and a successful pregnancy.
Leaders in the Field
Since opening our doors in 1995, Genesis has been a leader in the field of reproductive technology. We are continually on the forefront of research and innovation — using the the latest techniques available to optimize pregnancy rates.
We are now proud to be perfecting the use of elective single embryo transfer (eSET). This procedure is becoming the gold standard for embryo transfer among eligible women, as it’s providing outstanding results.
Using eSET we’re able select a single perfect embryo and transfer it into a healthy young woman — providing excellent pregnancy rates, while virtually eliminating the risks to mother and child associated with multiple pregnancies.
Genesis is leading the country in introducing eSET as a standard of practice.
Our list of firsts include the:
- First pregnancy in British Columbia using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- First pregnancy in British Columbia using a known egg donor
- First pregnancy in British Columbia using microscopic epididymal sperm aspiration (MESA)
- First pregnancy in British Columbia using testicular sperm extraction (TESE)
- First pregnancy in British Columbia using pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
- First clinic in British Columbia to offer fertility services to same sex couples
Comprehensive
Whatever your fertility needs are, Genesis can help you. We offer the most comprehensive array of infertility services in the province including:
- Diagnostic and therapeutic reproductive surgery
- Reversal of tubal ligation
- Ovulation induction
- Superovulation
- Intrauterine insemination
- First trimester (nuchal translucency) screening
- In vitro fertilization
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
- Donor insemination
- Donor oocytes
- Gestational surrogacy
- Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
Our Centre
We have a beautiful centre conveniently located at 1367 West Broadway. From the soothing colour palette and private waiting area, everything has been designed to make your experience at Genesis as tranquil and pleasant as possible.
Personalized Care Program
We believe that every patient is unique. At your first visit, your physician will carefully assess you and your partner’s condition and develop a personalized care program designed to help you conceive. Along with your physician, you will have a team of highly trained nurses and embryologists working with you to ensure that you get the best care every step of the way.
As part of our dedication to holistic care we will be offering on-site acupuncture treatment at our new clinic. You will have the option of having an American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) certified acupuncturist provide acupuncture treatment at Genesis before and after transfer.
Coping with infertility and IVF treatment can be emotionally challenging. To help you navigate your fertility journey, we include 1.5 hours of counseling for IVF or ICSI.