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Genetic Counselling & Fertility: What You Need to Know with Meaghan Doyle

April 15, 2025

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How can genetic counselling shape your fertility journey? In this episode, we sit down with Meaghan Doyle, a certified genetic counsellor, to unravel the crucial role of genetics in fertility care. From understanding sperm and egg genetics to navigating preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), Meaghan sheds light on how genetic screening can help manage pregnancy loss, prevent hereditary conditions, and improve family-building options. We also explore the latest genetic tests available in clinics across Canada, their benefits, and their limitations—giving you the knowledge to make informed decisions on your path to parenthood. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the most important (yet often misunderstood) aspects of fertility care!

More about our guest speaker:

Meaghan Doyle, MS, CGC (she/her) is a Certified Genetic Counselor and Founder of DNAide Genetic Counselling. She started her fertility genetics career as a genetic counsellor at a fertility clinic in Ontario. It was there that she recognized that most fertility clinics don’t have genetic counsellors on staff, and that patients were being let down without access to these important members of their care team. She founded DNAide Genetic Counselling to help make access to fertility genetic counsellors more accessible to patients and clinicians. Meaghan has expertise in Preimplantation Genetic Testing, mosaicism in embryos, and genetic causes of infertility. She is passionate about helping fertility patients by providing them with evidence-based information and ensuring that they are fully supported to make decisions that will be best for them and their families. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Genetics and Psychology from the University of Toronto and her Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from Arcadia University in Philadelphia.

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