Episode six: Fertility for Primary Care

Dr. Jason Hitkari is the co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre in Vancouver, BC, as well as a Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology training at UBC and a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Dr. Hitkari has received awards for both clinical teaching and research, including two UBC Outstanding Educator Awards. He is also the recipient of the H. Hill Humanitarian Award for Exceptional Patient Care.

Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Jason Hitkari, co-founder of Olive Fertility Centre in Vancouver and clinical professor at UBC, joins host Dr. Chris Morrow for a practical conversation on fertility and infertility for primary care providers. Dr. Hitkari addresses declining fertility rates in Canada and BC, pointing to delayed childbearing as the dominant driver. He demystifies egg freezing, explaining who it benefits most (those 35 and under), its exponential uptake and its out-of-pocket costs. The episode walks through the importance of AMH testing, pelvic ultrasound and semen analysis— and clarifies referral needs based on age-dependent timelines. Dr. Hitkari also addresses male fertility, same-sex and trans patients, and the challenges of rural access. The conversation closes with an overview of BC's new MSP IVF funding, including eligibility criteria and the reality of a growing waitlist.

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