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The Reproductive Care Conversations Podcast — Episode 05

Genetic Counselling in Fertility Care

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.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Yasmine Usmani and Dr. Ola Davis speak with Andrea Djolovic, MSc, CCGC, Certified Genetic Counsellor and Founder of GenomiCare.

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 5:

Genetic Counselling in Fertility Care

Genetics can play a meaningful role in fertility care, but knowing what to test for, and what the results mean, isn't always simple. In Episode 5, the conversation focuses on genetic counselling and how it supports patients at every stage of their fertility journey.

Andrea has worked as a clinical genetic counsellor in fertility, prenatal, pediatric and cancer genetics, and is passionate about improving access to genetic services across Canada. In this episode, she explains carrier screening and who it may benefit, how genetics fits into donor matching, and what PGT results can tell us about embryos.

This episode also explores how genetic counselling can help patients understand their options, feel supported, and make informed treatment decisions within the broader fertility care offered at RCC Fertility.

Watch Episode 5

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.