Complete care for your fertility journey
With locations across British Columbia, we are one of Canada's leading IVF and Fertility Centres.
The Olive Difference
You come first at Olive. Always.
“The vision for Olive is that we live and breathe our commitment to putting the patient at the center of care.”
Dr. Beth Taylor,
co-founder and co-director
Services For A Journey of Success
We can offer you an excellent chance of achieving a successful pregnancy.
With decades of experience, a state-of-the-art laboratory, personalized care and advanced treatments, the Olive team achieves among the highest pregnancy rates in Canada. Click on any service below to learn more.
Fertility assessments help identify potential fertility issue causes to create personalized treatment plans.
An advanced treatment option where an egg is fertilized by a sperm in our laboratory, and then transferred back into the uterus.
A first-line treatment where washed sperm is placed in the uterus, at the time of ovulation to improve the chances of pregnancy.
Technologies to tailor treatment more precisely to your unique fertility profile to increase chance of pregnancy and birth.
Options such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga to help reduce stress and improve treatment outcomes.
Third-party reproduction solutions to help those in need of an egg donor, sperm donor or gestational carrier.
For over 20 years, Olive Fertility Centre has been helping LGBTQ2SIA+ family groups and individuals grow their families.
If you are a single and want to have a child on your own, there are several options that you can discuss with your Olive doctor.
An option for those who wish or need to preserve their fertility potential for elective or medical reasons.
Fertility assessments help identify potential fertility issue causes to create personalized treatment plans.
An advanced treatment option where an egg is fertilized by a sperm in our laboratory, and then transferred back into the uterus.
A first-line treatment where washed sperm is placed in the uterus, at the time of ovulation to improve the chances of pregnancy.
Technologies to tailor treatment more precisely to your unique fertility profile to increase chance of pregnancy and birth.
Options such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga to help reduce stress and improve treatment outcomes.
Third-party reproduction solutions to help those in need of an egg donor, sperm donor or gestational carrier.
For over 20 years, Olive Fertility Centre has been helping LGBTQ2SIA+ family groups and individuals grow their families.
If you are a single and want to have a child on your own, there are several options that you can discuss with your Olive doctor.
An option for those who wish or need to preserve their fertility potential for elective or medical reasons.
The Olive Team
We bring together our diverse backgrounds and expertise, to put you at the centre.
Current Olive Patients
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Stories to Inspire
Patients sharing from the heart
Alyssa and Brandon Briere
Me and my husband started working with Dr. Wise in 2017. Our journey to becoming parents was definitely not a short one, but one that we never gave up on.
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Lauren and Kelsey
From day one, we knew without a doubt that we wanted to be parents. We were both so passionate about the idea of raising children, and the love we had found in one another just deepened so dramatically once we began discussing our options for starting a family.
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The Kidds
We are so blessed and very thankful to have all the wonderful care and support that we did at Olive Fertility.
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The Taylors
To say we are grateful for the team at Olive Kelowna is an understatement. Dr. Wise, Dr. Daniel as well as all the Nurses at the Kelowna clinic were nothing but professional, understanding and committed!
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Shayna
I underwent egg retrieval/freezing in July of 2021. From the very beginning, the staff at Olive was absolutely incredible. I had flown to Vancouver from Northern BC and was staying alone to do all of my injections since my husband wasn’t able to attend due to the current COVID regulations. The first shot was the scariest but it gave me an immense amount of confidence for the subsequent shots that were required for retrieval.
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The Smiths
Our journey to parenthood still feels surreal. Infertility is a rollercoaster that you don’t want to be on, taking you slowly up each hill and barreling you down, only to climb another. Initially when my husband and I started trying to grow our family, we “didn’t stress” (which ended up being the most common and unwelcome piece of advice offered by well-meaning friends). When we didn’t get pregnant after a few months of trying, I tried not to worry even though I was desperately afraid that something was wrong.
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Natalie
Like many middle class educated professional women, I was unable to find a suitable mate. I spent my 30s pining for Mr Right, so I could get on with creating a family much like the one I grew up in. After some challenging relationships my 40th birthday marked a turning point in my search. I was no longer going to look for “him” I was going to create my own family.
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Gladys and John
John and I met in 2002 and got married in May 2004. We started building our dream together of having a family and building lots of memories with our children. We tried getting pregnant for years with no success. After consulting different doctors we found out that I have Polycystic Ovaries, which is the main reason why I couldn’t get pregnant.
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The Majors
After almost 5 years of trying to conceive and working with doctors, plus 4 failed rounds of IUI we looked at the thought of proceeding down the journey of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Neither Bryce or I had anything medically wrong that prevented us from having children or impacted the process, it just simply wasn't going to happen on its own.
Read MoreNews & Announcements
New full-service fertility clinic opening in Victoria (CTV News Vancouver Island)
published on 19/10/2023
CTV reporter Yvonne Raymond gives a behind the scenes peek at Olive’s brand-new embryology lab and chats with Olive patients Lauren and Kelsey who are excited about the baby they are expecting in April.
This silent disease is a leading cause of infertility in women (Times Colonist)
published on 26/09/2023
Olive Fertility, one of Canada's leading IVF and fertility centres, weighs in on how this condition may impact your chances of conceiving
Olive Fertility Centre Nurse Educator Acknowledged at Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) 2023 Meeting
published on 26/09/2023
Paula Anderson, BSN, Nurse Educator at Olive Fertility Centre Vancouver, has been honoured with the prestigious Carole Rheaume Award at the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) 2023 Meeting.
Dr. Gary Nakhuda to Present Insights on Mosaic Embryo Transfer at CFAS Annual Meeting 2023
published on 26/09/2023
Dr. Gary Nakhuda, co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre, to provide a comprehensive review of embryonic mosaicism as a featured speaker at the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) Conference 2023.
Secondary Infertility: What You Need to Know to Grow Your Family (Okanagan Family Magazine)
published on 19/09/2023
If you are having trouble conceiving baby number two or three, you are not alone. Many women are shocked to find that they can't get pregnant with a subsequent baby when they had no problem conceiving their first child.
Olive Fertility Centre Voted Best Fertility Clinic in Vancouver
published on 07/09/2023
Olive Fertility Centre voted #1 Fertility Clinic for the 8th year in the 2023 Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver Awards
5 fertility myths that may impact your path to parenthood (Times Colonist)
published on 14/08/2023
Expert tips from Dr. Ginevra Mills, MD FRCSC, Olive Fertility Victoria.
LGBTQ2SIA+ family building: How this Victoria couple is navigating their fertility journey (Victoria Times Colonist)
published on 05/07/2023
Kelsey and Lauren are one of the many couples wanting to start their family. Experts at Olive Fertility Victoria are helping make this dream a reality
Egg freezing: taking charge of your fertility journey
published on 19/06/2023
Dr. Ginevra Mills shares some top tips for freezing your eggs
What is causing birthrates to drop in Canada?
published on 24/05/2023
Dr. Al Yuzpe speaks with Chek TV about why infertility is increasing and how advancements in fertility treatment are helping
Advancements in IVF and Hope for Tomorrow with Dr. Al Yuzpe
published on 26/05/2023
Dr. Al Yuzpe, the most senior reproductive endocrinologist in Canada, talks with Future Fertility about future advancements of IVF.
Olive Fertility Centre Receives Award for Exceptional Patient Care
published on 28/04/2023
Vancouver Canada-Olive Fertility Centre is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Fertility Matters Canada Compassion & Care Award. This award recognizes exceptional Canadian fertility clinics that have demonstrated a commitment to providing compassionate and individualized care to their patients.
Infertility Awareness Week: Experts call for procedures to be covered in B.C.
published on 28/04/2023
Olive Fertility’s Dr. Bonnie Woolnough speaks to CTV reporter Regan Hasegawa about the barriers patients face in accessing fertility treatment in BC.
More access to fertility care coming to Vancouver Island this fall
published on 24/04/2023
Dr Ginevra Mills from Olive Fertility Victoria spoke with Chek TV news talking about how Vancouver Island patients will have access to complete fertility care with the new IVF clinic opening in Victoria.
Navigating your fertility journey: where to find help in Victoria B.C.
published on 24/04/2023
Dr Ginevra Mills gives some tips on navigating your fertility journey.
Olive Fertility Centre Recognized as #1 Canadian Clinic for Superior Outcomes in Egg Freezing
published on 31/01/2023
Olive Fertility Centre been recognized as the #1 Canadian fertility clinic by the prestigious Donor Bank UCA for superior outcomes in Egg Thawing as well as receiving awards for the outstanding performance of its embryologists and the Olive Fertility lab.
Olive Fertility Centre Opening State-of-the-Art IVF Fertility Clinic on Vancouver Island in 2023
published on 29/06/2022
Olive Fertility Centre Victoria is now welcoming patients at the Yates St. clinic in Harris Green and is scheduled to open Olive Victoria IVF clinic in early 2023.
Featured Events
Webinar: Understanding Male Infertility
November 29th, 2023, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join fertility specialist Dr. Gary Nakhuda for an enlightening Zoom Seminar on male fertility. Discover the fundamental aspects of male fertility assessment and why a semen analysis is the cornerstone of diagnostic testing. Gain valuable insights into how this test not only reflects reproductive health but can also offer essential clues about overall well-being.
Let's Talk About Egg Freezing
Tuesday, November 7th | 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Are you thinking of freezing your eggs? Join us for an informative webinar on egg freezing with fertility and egg freezing specialist Dr. Niamh Tallon. Egg freezing is all about options. Whether you aren’t ready to have a baby yet, or you still haven’t met that special someone you can take control of your fertility future.
Olive Fertility's Support Circle
Monday, Dec 4th 4:30pm - 6:00pm PST
Olive Fertility offers a virtual support circle for Olive patients.
Webinar: Getting Pregnant with PCOS
Thursday, September 28th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Join fertility specialist Dr. Ginevra Mills (MD) and Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Sandra Cortina, MPH, MD, FRCSC for an information filled webinar on the most common cause of infertility. Learn about: - Common symptoms of PCOS - How PCOS affects your fertility hormones - The impact of BMI on PCOS and how diet and exercise can help regulate your hormones and boost your chances of getting pregnant - The emerging role of medications combined with healthy lifestyle changes and much more! There will be a Q&A, so bring your questions.
Webinar: Let's Talk About Fertility
Thursday, August 10th, 6:30-7:30 pm
On August 10th, join fertility expert Dr. Ginevra Mills MD to learn about: Common causes of infertility, the most effective treatments, and what fertility tests you might need. Evidence based diet and lifestyle changes you can make to optimize your fertility and improve your well-being naturally. There will be a Q&A so bring your questions. Space is limited so sign up now!
LGBTQ2SIA+ Paths to Parenthood
Wednesday, July 5th 6:30 to 8:00 pm PST
There are many ways to create a family. Join Dr. Beth Taylor for an online discussion on LGBTQ2SIA+ family building options.
Let's Talk About Egg Freezing
Wednesday, June 21st 6:30 PM-8:00 PM PST
Are you wondering if egg freezing is right for you? Watch fertility and egg freezing expert Dr. Kristy Cho MD to learn more.
Featured Blog Articles
Natural Killer Cells in Pregnancy: Testing, Treatment, and Insights
By Dr. Beth Taylor
If I go a week without being asked about natural killer cells, I’d be surprised. The topic of natural killer cells is really messy: do they cause miscarriage? Do you want a lot of them or none of them for a successful pregnancy? Should we be testing for them? If so, where do we test for them: blood or uterine lining? Do they even matter?
DHEA: does it really help?
By Dr. Beth Taylor
If you are infertile or work in the world of fertility you know the hot topics of the day. Some current ones are ERA, age, immune testing, and sperm DNA fragmentation. Every now and again a hot fertility topic will spill into mainstream media and this week DHEA spilled over.
What personalized medicine looks like during IVF
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Personalized medicine is not just a new “buzz phrase” but an important paradigm in fertility care.
The relationship between sleep and IVF success
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Dr. Taylor looks at new research on the impact of sleep quality on IVF success rates
Egg freezing for fertility preservation
By Dr. Beth Taylor
The pros and cons of freezing eggs upon breast cancer diagnosis.
What does a fertility specialist have to do with care during the transition to menopause? Spoiler alert - it’s all about the eggs.
By Dr. Ginevra Mills
The impact of aging to egg quality.
A Decade of Egg Freezing: Olive Fertility has the most experience in egg freezing of any clinic in Canada
By Dr. Gary Nakhuda
Is egg freezing right for you? Dr. Gary Nakhuda looks at the last decade of egg freezing, and what you can do to determine if it is the right step for you.
What to know about Ozempic and Pregnancy and Fertility
By Dr. Ginevra Mills
Ozempic, and it’s “little sister” medication Saxenda, have been making waves in the world of fertility medicine as they are used with increasing frequency in people who are looking to plan pregnancy.
8 Steps to Family Building for Gay Male Couples
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Are you part of a gay male couple (cis-gendered) and would like to have biological children? The process may seem daunting, but in this article Dr. Taylor lists the 8 steps required making it feel less overwhelming.
What can we do to help women have better eggs as they age?
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Could enhancing mitochondrial function improve egg quality in woman over 40? The biggest predictor of IVF success is how well the egg performs in the first 5-6 days after fertilization. That performance is heavily dependant on cell energy. Does it have enough energy to properly divide the chromosomes, to divide into robust cells, to grow and expand? Energy comes largely from mitochondria in the cell. Mitochondrial function relies on a couple of molecular pathways (e.g. Kreb cycle) to make energy. Those pathways involve oxidation and reduction hence we put people on antioxidants to help those pathways (e.g. coenzyme Q10).
Tips for women trying to conceive with PCOS
By Dr. Beth Taylor
If you are overweight and have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and are trying to conceive we have two considerations for you. Click to read more!
Inclusion of all gender and sexually diverse people is an important value of Olive Fertility Centre. We are continuously striving to create an environment of compassionate belonging where all of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are supported, valued and respected.
Olive Fertility Centre resides on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Tsleil-waututh Nations (Vancouver and Surrey clinics), of the Lekwungen people (Victoria clinic), of the syilx/Okanagan people (Kelowna clinic) and of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation (Blossom Fertility clinic in Prince George).
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