Questions about BC provincially-funded IVF treatment?
The Olive team in Vancouver provides complete care for your fertility journey, from our flagship clinic location. Recognized as one of Canada's leading IVF and Fertility Centres, Olive Vancouver sets the standard for excellence in patient experience.
Services are provided in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
300-East Tower, 555 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7
Phone: (604) 559-9950
After Hours Emergency Phone: 778-994-9950
This phone is intended for use after 4pm by healthcare providers and patients with urgent emergencies only, such as heavy bleeding and errors with trigger medications. If you are calling after hours with a non urgent emergency, please call the main nursing line (604-559-9950 ext. 2300) and leave a detailed voicemail. The nursing team will return your call the next day when phone lines reopen.
Fax: (604) 559-9951
Contact us by online form
M - F 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, Sun and Statutory holidays - 7:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Telephone Hours:
M - F 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Medication Pick-Up Hours:
M - F 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays - by appointment only
Driving & Parking:
Three levels of underground parking available at City Square. Please note that the elevators for the East Tower are at the back of the Food Court just before the washrooms. There are 2 entrances to City Square's underground parkade:
On Cambie Street, just before 12th Avenue
On Ash Street, just north of the intersection of Ash and 12th
Underground parkade is 6'6" and open from 05:30 AM to 00:30 AM.
Parkade gates are closed between 00:30AM and 5:30AM. No overnight parking.
Parking Rates:
$3.50 for the first hour; $1.75 - every additional half-hour; Maximum daily rate: $25
1 hour of free parking is available with a minimum $5.00 purchase from certain City Square Mall retailers. One retailer stamp per parking ticket allowed. Please bring your parking ticket along with you to the retailer for validation.
Public Transit - Bus:
15 Cambie/Downtown
17 Oak/Downtown
9 Alma-Granville-Oak/Boundary - Commercial Broadway Station-Boundary - Main
99 B-Line Commercial-Broadway/UBC
For timetable information go to: www.translink.bc.ca ([email protected])
Public Transit - Canada Line:
Station to/from City Square is Broadway-City Hall.
For more information on train time go to: www.translink.ca
The Olive Difference
You come first at Olive. Always.
“The vision for Olive is that we live and breathe our commitment to putting the patient at the center of care.”
Dr. Beth Taylor
co-founder and co-director
Services For A Journey of Success
We can offer you an excellent chance of achieving a successful pregnancy.
With decades of experience, a state-of-the-art laboratory, personalized care and advanced treatments, the Olive team achieves among the highest pregnancy rates in Canada. Click on any service below to learn more.
Fertility assessments help identify potential fertility issue causes to create personalized treatment plans.
An advanced treatment option where an egg is fertilized by a sperm in our laboratory, and then transferred back into the uterus.
A first-line treatment where washed sperm is placed in the uterus, at the time of ovulation to improve the chances of pregnancy.
Technologies to tailor treatment more precisely to your unique fertility profile to increase chance of pregnancy and birth.
Options such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga to help reduce stress and improve treatment outcomes.
Third-party reproduction solutions to help those in need of an egg donor, sperm donor or gestational carrier.
For over 20 years, Olive Fertility Centre has been helping LGBTQ2SIA+ family groups and individuals grow their families.
If you are a single and want to have a child on your own, there are several options that you can discuss with your Olive doctor.
An option for those who wish or need to preserve their fertility potential for elective or medical reasons.
Fertility assessments help identify potential fertility issue causes to create personalized treatment plans.
An advanced treatment option where an egg is fertilized by a sperm in our laboratory, and then transferred back into the uterus.
A first-line treatment where washed sperm is placed in the uterus, at the time of ovulation to improve the chances of pregnancy.
Technologies to tailor treatment more precisely to your unique fertility profile to increase chance of pregnancy and birth.
Options such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga to help reduce stress and improve treatment outcomes.
Third-party reproduction solutions to help those in need of an egg donor, sperm donor or gestational carrier.
For over 20 years, Olive Fertility Centre has been helping LGBTQ2SIA+ family groups and individuals grow their families.
If you are a single and want to have a child on your own, there are several options that you can discuss with your Olive doctor.
An option for those who wish or need to preserve their fertility potential for elective or medical reasons.
The Olive Vancouver Team
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Stories to Inspire
Patients sharing from the heart
Erin and Roberto
I always wanted to be a mom and never would have believed it would be such a challenge for me to become one. I know what it’s like to go into the clinic multiple times a week hoping for good news every time. Feeling hopeless in the middle of a cycle that isn’t going how I wanted it to.
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Maddie
2 years of trying naturally, one egg retrieval, 4 embryo transfers that lead us to our sweet girl born May 2021.
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Shayna
I underwent egg retrieval/freezing in July of 2021. From the very beginning, the staff at Olive was absolutely incredible. I had flown to Vancouver from Northern BC and was staying alone to do all of my injections since my husband wasn’t able to attend due to the current COVID regulations. The first shot was the scariest but it gave me an immense amount of confidence for the subsequent shots that were required for retrieval.
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The Smiths
Our journey to parenthood still feels surreal. Infertility is a rollercoaster that you don’t want to be on, taking you slowly up each hill and barreling you down, only to climb another. Initially when my husband and I started trying to grow our family, we “didn’t stress” (which ended up being the most common and unwelcome piece of advice offered by well-meaning friends). When we didn’t get pregnant after a few months of trying, I tried not to worry even though I was desperately afraid that something was wrong.
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Natalie
Like many middle class educated professional women, I was unable to find a suitable mate. I spent my 30s pining for Mr Right, so I could get on with creating a family much like the one I grew up in. After some challenging relationships my 40th birthday marked a turning point in my search. I was no longer going to look for “him” I was going to create my own family.
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Gladys and John
John and I met in 2002 and got married in May 2004. We started building our dream together of having a family and building lots of memories with our children. We tried getting pregnant for years with no success. After consulting different doctors we found out that I have Polycystic Ovaries, which is the main reason why I couldn’t get pregnant.
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The Majors
After almost 5 years of trying to conceive and working with doctors, plus 4 failed rounds of IUI we looked at the thought of proceeding down the journey of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Neither Bryce or I had anything medically wrong that prevented us from having children or impacted the process, it just simply wasn't going to happen on its own.
Read MoreNews & Announcements
Dr. Gary Nakhuda to Present Insights on Mosaic Embryo Transfer at CFAS Annual Meeting 2023
published on 26/09/2023
Dr. Gary Nakhuda, co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre, to provide a comprehensive review of embryonic mosaicism as a featured speaker at the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) Conference 2023.
Olive Fertility Centre Voted Best Fertility Clinic in Vancouver
published on 07/09/2023
Olive Fertility Centre voted #1 Fertility Clinic for the 8th year in the 2023 Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver Awards
What is causing birthrates to drop in Canada?
published on 24/05/2023
Dr. Al Yuzpe speaks with Chek TV about why infertility is increasing and how advancements in fertility treatment are helping
Advancements in IVF and Hope for Tomorrow with Dr. Al Yuzpe
published on 26/05/2023
Dr. Al Yuzpe, the most senior reproductive endocrinologist in Canada, talks with Future Fertility about future advancements of IVF.
Infertility Awareness Week: Experts call for procedures to be covered in B.C.
published on 28/04/2023
Olive Fertility’s Dr. Bonnie Woolnough speaks to CTV reporter Regan Hasegawa about the barriers patients face in accessing fertility treatment in BC.
Olive Fertility Centre Receives Award for Exceptional Patient Care
published on 28/04/2023
Vancouver Canada-Olive Fertility Centre is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Fertility Matters Canada Compassion & Care Award. This award recognizes exceptional Canadian fertility clinics that have demonstrated a commitment to providing compassionate and individualized care to their patients.
Dr. Yuzpe on Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients
published on 13/03/2023
Olive reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Al Yuzpe, speaks with CityNews about fertility preservation for cancer patients.
Uncovering Endometriosis: Exclusive Screening of Below The Belt
published on 07/03/2023
"Below the Belt" follows the personal and inspiring stories of four patients urgently searching for answers to mysterious symptoms and exposes widespread problems in our healthcare systems.
Fertility tech in 2023: At-home, personalisation and accessibility
published on 09/01/2023
Dr. Gary Nakhuda discusses the latest advancements in the fertility treatment space.
Pioneer in the Field of Reproductive Medicine Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
published on 28/09/2022
Known as the grandfather of IVF in Canada, Olive Fertility Centre co-founder and co-director Dr. Albert Yuzpe has received a prestigious award for contribution to fertility treatment.
Featured Events
Webinar: Empower Yourself With Information on Navigating Your Fertility Journey
Wednesday, November 20th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Join Dr. Riki Dayan, FRCSC, for an online seminar on common infertility causes, treatments, and lifestyle tips to naturally boost your fertility and well-being.
Olive Fertility's Support Circle
Monday December 2nd, 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Olive Fertility offers a virtual support circle for Olive patients.
Featured Blog Articles
Will IVF Work? Should I Spend My Money, Hopes, Time, and Energy on IVF?" Here's My Honest Answer
By Dr. Beth Taylor
At some point, every patient asks me this in some form or another. Of course, I don’t know beyond an educated guess. What forms the basis of my guess, besides my education and experience? Number of eggs and age.
THC and Fertility: What You Should Know About Cannabis Before Trying to Conceive
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Wouldn’t it be great if THC was safe when trying to conceive and through pregnancy? It would be even better if it had a positive effect on fertility and pregnancy. For me, it would be like finding out Diet Coke extends your life.
Understanding Your PGT-A Results: Normal, Abnormal, Mosaics, and Segmental Aneuploidy
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Over half of our patients doing IVF opt for PGT. PGT involves biopsying blastocyst embryos (typically day 5-7 embryos) and sending the cells to a genetic testing lab for analysis. The lab analyzes the cells to determine how many chromosomes the cells have and whether there are any large pieces missing or duplicated.
Navigating the Path to Fatherhood for Gay Male Couples through Surrogacy and Egg Donation
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Discover the steps to parenthood for gay male couples through surrogacy and egg donation. From consultations to joyful pregnancies, explore the emotional and financial aspects, with over 90% success. Reach out for support on your family journey.
Understanding Natural Killer Cells in Pregnancy: Testing, Treatment, and Insights
By Dr. Beth Taylor
If I go a week without being asked about natural killer cells, I’d be surprised. The topic of natural killer cells is really messy: do they cause miscarriage? Do you want a lot of them or none of them for a successful pregnancy? Should we be testing for them? If so, where do we test for them: blood or uterine lining? Do they even matter?
Reflections on "The Retrievals" & pain management in fertility care
By Dr. Beth Taylor
In reflecting on the popular podcast The Retrievals from Serial Productions and The New York Times, Dr. Taylor considers when pain management is and isn't done well in IVF-related procedures and how the field should move forward.
DHEA: does it really help?
By Dr. Beth Taylor
If you are infertile or work in the world of fertility you know the hot topics of the day. Some current ones are ERA, age, immune testing, and sperm DNA fragmentation. Every now and again a hot fertility topic will spill into mainstream media and this week DHEA spilled over.
What personalized medicine looks like during IVF
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Personalized medicine is not just a new “buzz phrase” but an important paradigm in fertility care.
The relationship between sleep and IVF success
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Dr. Taylor looks at new research on the impact of sleep quality on IVF success rates
Egg freezing for fertility preservation
By Dr. Beth Taylor
The pros and cons of freezing eggs upon breast cancer diagnosis.
A Decade of Egg Freezing: Olive Fertility has the most experience in egg freezing of any clinic in Canada
By Dr. Gary Nakhuda
Is egg freezing right for you? Dr. Gary Nakhuda looks at the last decade of egg freezing, and what you can do to determine if it is the right step for you.
8 Steps to Family Building for Gay Male Couples
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Are you part of a gay male couple (cis-gendered) and would like to have biological children? The process may seem daunting, but in this article Dr. Taylor lists the 8 steps required making it feel less overwhelming.
What can we do to help women have better eggs as they age?
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Could enhancing mitochondrial function improve egg quality in woman over 40? The biggest predictor of IVF success is how well the egg performs in the first 5-6 days after fertilization. That performance is heavily dependant on cell energy. Does it have enough energy to properly divide the chromosomes, to divide into robust cells, to grow and expand? Energy comes largely from mitochondria in the cell. Mitochondrial function relies on a couple of molecular pathways (e.g. Kreb cycle) to make energy. Those pathways involve oxidation and reduction hence we put people on antioxidants to help those pathways (e.g. coenzyme Q10).
Tips for women trying to conceive with PCOS
By Dr. Beth Taylor
If you are overweight and have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and are trying to conceive we have two considerations for you. Click to read more!
Hormones that help female reproduction
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Let’s talk hormones. Hormones are little proteins that float around in our blood stream. While they are little, they play a big role in reproduction.
Unexplained infertility and testing for endometriosis
By Dr. Beth Taylor
The group of doctors here at Olive have been talking about test for endometriosis called Receptiva which involves taking a sample of the endometrium and sending it to a lab in the USA. That lab then reports back the BCL6 levels. If you have unexplained infertility and your BCL6 level is high - you likely do have endometriosis.
BMI and other factors affecting embryo transfer outcomes
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Dr. Taylor offers her perspective on factors that can harm the success rate of egg donor embryo transfers, including her recommendations relating to BMI.