IVF Care Guided With Clarity and Support

IVF may be recommended when other fertility treatments have not worked, when infertility is unexplained, or when multiple factors are involved, including age-related egg quality or quantity, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, genetic concerns, PMOS/POI, decreased sperm count, or other male-factor issues. It may also support donor conception, surrogacy, fertility preservation, and personal or social family-building goals.

Yes, you do need a referral to see a fertility specialist in Ontario, however Pollin can facilitate one for you through an OHIP-covered, virtual appointment with our partner GP if you do not have your own GP.  
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You can book an initial consultation directly through our website without a referral and a member of our care team will contact you before your appointment date to get you set up with one.

A typical IVF cycle at Pollin takes about 4–6 weeks from the start of stimulation to embryo transfer. The full timeline from first consultation to transfer is usually around 8–10 weeks.

Yes. Monitoring appointments such as bloodwork and ultrasounds are available at our main clinics in Toronto and Ottawa and at our satellite and partner clinics in Markham and Sudbury. Travel to Pollin Toronto is required for egg retrievals and embryo transfers for all patients.  
These services will be available to our Ottawa based patients when Pollin Ottawa lab opens in late fall 2026.

Communicate quickly with your Pollin patient app. From messaging directly with your care team to appointment scheduling and keeping track of your medication schedules, receiving your test results and tracking your treatment milestones and more; everything is seamlessly delivered to your app, giving you insights into vital information, services and tools relevant to your fertility journey.

Private IVF at Pollin starts from $14,600 per cycle. Medications are additional and vary by protocol. Embryo transfer, annual storage after the first year, reciprocal IVF donor and medication costs, and extra testing such as PGT are also separate fees.

The initial fertility consultation at Pollin is covered by OHIP for eligible Ontario residents. IVF itself is not covered by OHIP, but one funded IVF cycle may be available through the Ontario Fertility Program for eligible patients.

To learn more about the OFP program at Pollin, click HERE

Yes. Pollin is an approved Ontario Fertility Program provider. Eligible patients may be able to access a government-funded IVF cycle, and Pollin’s care team can help explain eligibility and next steps.

To learn more about the OFP program at Pollin, click HERE

Medication is typically additional and may range from about $6,000–$8,000+ depending on protocol. Embryo transfer, annual storage after year one, reciprocal IVF donor and medication costs, and optional testing such as PGT are also additional fees.

A single frozen embryo transfer costs $3,500 and includes consultations, a dedicated care team, cycle monitoring and the transfer procedure. Any medications required are additional cost and vary by patient protocol.

Success can be affected by age, egg quality and quantity, ovarian reserve, the underlying cause of infertility, sperm health, lifestyle factors, stimulation protocols, lab factors, and embryo quality. A Pollin specialist will review personal test results and recommend ways to optimize the treatment plan.

The number varies by age and ovarian reserve. In general, retrieving 8–15 mature eggs may give a good chance of creating one to three viable blastocysts, but AMH and AFC testing help predict expected response and guide the medication protocol.

Fertility hormones are generally considered safe when used under qualified medical supervision, but they can carry risks. One monitored risk is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which is usually temporary and its risk is managed through careful monitoring and protocol adjustments.

OHSS, or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, can occur when the ovaries become enlarged and painful due to fluid retention and follicle enlargement during injectable hormone stimulation. Pollin monitors hormone levels and adjusts protocols to help reduce this risk.

Egg retrieval is usually a quick outpatient procedure, often around 20–30 minutes not including pre- and post-procedure time. Sedation and comfort medication are used, so it is typically not described as painful, though mild temporary discomfort can happen afterward.

Damage to the ovaries during egg retrieval is extremely rare. As with any medical procedure, risk is minimized when the retrieval is performed by an experienced fertility specialist following established protocols.

Assisted hatching is a laboratory procedure where an embryologist uses a laser to create a small opening in the embryo’s outer layer, called the zona pellucida, to help the embryo hatch before transfer.

PGT-A is a genetic screening test performed on embryos created through IVF to evaluate chromosome number before transfer. It may help reduce miscarriage risk, improve success rates per transfer, reduce wasted transfers, and support embryo selection.

Reciprocal IVF, also called partner IVF or co-IVF, can support same-sex female and/or transgender male partners when one partner provides eggs to create embryos and the other partner carries the pregnancy.

Pollin advises patients to follow post-transfer instructions, take it easy, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, smoking, and recreational drugs, eat a healthy diet, continue prescribed supplements, avoid intense heat such as hot tubs or saunas, and lean on emotional support during the two-week wait.

The timing depends on the protocol, but a blood pregnancy test is typically done about 9–11 days after transfer. Home pregnancy tests during the two-week wait may not be conclusive, so clinic confirmation is still recommended.

Some patients may be able to try again shortly after an unsuccessful cycle, but it is best to review the cycle with the fertility specialist first. Next steps may involve a protocol change, additional investigations, or lifestyle adjustments before another attempt.