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Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC
Dr Caitlin Dunne As a physician, I believe that prospective mothers are some of the most rewarding patients I see. There is rarely another time in a patient’s life when she is so... Read More
Infertility is defined as the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. It is a prevalent condition that affects about 15% of couples[1] and is commonly encountered by family physicians... Read More
Egg freezing has come a long way since the first birth from a cryopreserved human oocyte was reported in the Lancet in 1986.[1] Initial attempts utilized a technique called slow-freezing that yielded eggs with poor... Read More
Infertility impacts one in six Canadians of reproductive age. As doctors, we have the opportunity to raise awareness, promote education, and reduce the stigma surrounding this issue. Infertility Awareness Week in Canada... Read More
1. COVID-19 does not appear to cause birth defects but may increase pregnancy complications. Unlike viruses such as rubella, chickenpox, or Zika virus, there is no evidence that COVID-19 causes... Read More
One of the BCMJ's Editorial Board members, Dr Caitlin Dunne, is helping to keep the public up to date on what we know so far about COVID-19 and pregnancy. Check out her article in the National Post: "Opinion:... Read More