About This Guide

Project Overview

This clinical education tool for family physicians in PEI was completed as part of Family Medicine residency training. The content is intended for educational and scholarly purposes and has not been reviewed or endorsed as clinical guidance.

It aims to provide family physicians in Prince Edward Island with accessible, evidence-based guidance for the initial assessment and management of infertility.

Key References

  • • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Guidelines
  • • SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines on Infertility
  • • American Society for Reproductive Medicine Practice Committee
  • • WHO Laboratory Manual for Semen Analysis (2010)
  • • NICE Guidelines: Fertility Problems
  • PMC8324160

Acknowledgments

Project Team

  • Author: Dr. Sonia Pinderi, FM Resident
  • Supervisor: Dr. Alice Turalinski
  • Context: Family Medicine residency training project

Special Thanks

  • • Sexual Health and Reproductive Services (SHORS) team
  • • Family Medicine preceptors and colleagues

Disclaimer

This guide is intended for educational and scholarly purposes and to support clinical decision-making. It has not been reviewed or endorsed as clinical guidance. It should not replace clinical judgment or consultation with specialists when indicated. Guidelines and recommendations may change; please verify current best practices.

Last Updated

Last Updated: March 2026