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Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC
The decision to start a family is important, irrespective of one’s gender identity. Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people express interest in parenthood at similar rates as cisgender persons.[1] It is estimated... Read More
For years, British Columbia has had the oldest average age of mothers in Canada.[1] In 2016, the average age of a person giving birth in BC was 31.5 years; as of 2020, this average reached a new high of 32.1 years.[1]... Read More
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, and estrogen-dependent inflammation.[1] It is estimated that 1 in 10 reproductive-aged... Read More
At the BC Medical Journal, we often receive submissions from clinicians who want to share their findings, but they aren’t sure how to approach the subject of research ethics. Here is a brief summary for our readers and... Read More
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a developing embryo implants at a site other than the endometrium of the uterine cavity, most commonly within the fallopian tube. Although the incidence of ectopic pregnancy is... Read More
Background Egg donation involves using eggs from a fertile woman to create a pregnancy in an infertile woman by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The woman receiving the egg will not be genetically related to... Read More
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, and it affects approximately 12% to 15% of couples.[1] Given that most couples achieve pregnancy within the first 3 to 6... Read More
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, and it affects approximately 12% to 15% of couples.[1] Given that most couples achieve pregnancy within the first 3 to 6... Read More
Dr Caitlin Dunne During residency, my colleagues and I used to joke about the fact that a full maternity leave was not supported by our benefits; however, neither were birth control... Read More
Indigenous people in Canada suffer far worse health outcomes than the national average. Rates of maternal and infant mortality, tuberculosis, hypertension, diabetes, and suicide are just a few of the most striking... Read More