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Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC
Key points Current research shows that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility or increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. COVID-19 infection in pregnant women increases the risk of hospitalization,... Read More
“Every mother a willing mother. Every child a wanted child.” —Dr Henry Morgentaler The legal framework for abortion in Canada dates back to 1892, when abortion, as well as the sale, distribution, and advertising of... Read More
Dr David R. Richardson, outgoing editor of the BCMJ. I am honored and humbled to be considered as the next editor of the BCMJ by our association’s Board of Directors. The previous... Read More
Background Individuals have experienced increased stress due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Higher stress levels can be associated with increased spontaneous miscarriage rates.[2] Pandemic stress may be... Read More
Concerns regarding declining sperm counts have existed for over 50 years, and even predate the use of a standard means to assess semen characteristics.[1] The scientific characterization of semen samples has also... Read More
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