BC’s IVF Funding Delay: Drs. Yuzpe and Hitkari Warn of Impact on Patients

Dr. Al Yuzpe and Dr. Jason Hitkari of Olive Fertility Centre stress the urgency of timely fertility treatments as BC postpones its publicly funded IVF program. With many patients delaying treatment to access funding, Dr. Yuzpe cautions that waiting can reduce the chances of conception. Dr. Hitkari highlights the added challenge of potential waitlists once applications open. Both doctors continue to advocate for infertility to be recognized as a medical condition requiring coverage.

Read more about this in the Vancouver Sun article.