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The Reproductive Care Conversations Podcast — Episode 03

Donor gametes, cryopreservation and the Canadian landscape

Reproductive Care Conversations is RCC Fertility’s podcast hosted by Dr. Yasmine Usmani (Medical Director) and Dr. Ola Davis (Lab Director). Each episode offers clear, patient-focused conversations about fertility care in Canada—covering treatment options, decision-making, and the support people need along the way.

Episode 03 features Haimant Bissessar, President of CanAm Cryo Services, for a focused discussion on donor gametes, cryopreservation, and the Canadian regulatory landscape. The episode explores why families choose donor sperm or eggs, how donor gametes are stored and transported, what donor egg guarantees really mean, and the science behind cryopreservation—along with the factors contributing to rising costs.

About The Hosts

Dr. Yasmine I. Usmani

Dr. Yasmine Usmani

Dr. Usmani leads RCC Fertility’s clinical team, providing patient-centred, evidence-based care.

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Dr. Ola Davis

Dr. Davis oversees the embryology and andrology labs, ensuring the highest standards of fertility science and practice. Their combined experience bridges medical expertise and compassionate care.

Episode 2:

Understanding Embryo Donation as a Family Building Option

In Episode 3, the conversation explores the realities of sperm and egg donation in Canada, including how donor gametes are sourced, stored, and transported, and the regulatory considerations that shape access for patients and clinics alike.

Haimant offers expert insight into the science behind cryopreservation, the logistics of safe storage and international shipment, and the evolving guarantees associated with donor eggs. The episode also addresses rising costs in donor programs and the personal, medical, and practical reasons families may choose to build their families using donor gametes.

This episode provides clarity for patients navigating donor options and valuable context for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes systems that support fertility treatment.

Watch Episode 3

More Episodes to Come

This is just the beginning of an insightful fertility podcast series from RCC Fertility. Stay tuned for more expert conversations, practical guidance, and inspiring stories from leaders in reproductive care and fertility treatment.