- September 18, 2020
Secondary Amenorrhea - Stepwise diagnostic approach and treatment for absent menstrual periods in a woman that previously had periods
What Is Secondary Amenorrhea? Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods for 6 months in a woman who had previously been regular, or for 12 months in a woman who had irreg...
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IVF Medication Protocols for Ovarian Stimulation with Antagonists
Ganirelix Acetate and Cetrotide This page has details about the antagonist ovarian stimulation protocols for IVF Read an overview about ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization In...
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IVF Treatment for PCOS
In Vitro Fertilization for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility IVF Success Rates with PCOS PCOS and IVF Success The large majority of women with PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrom...
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In Vitro Fertilization, IVF - Advantages Compared to Other Fertility Treatments such as Artificial Insemination, IUI
As IVF success rates continue to improve over time, many fertility specialists and couples with fertility issues are considering IVF treatment sooner than in the past. When considering ...
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Sample calendar and schedule for an injectable gonadotropin fertility treatment cycle - "Injectables"
These infertility treatment cycles are often referred to as controlled ovarian stimulation (or, hyperstimulation) cycles. Injectable FSH products are also referred to as HMG, human meno...
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Ovarian Stimulation for IVF in Low Responders
Microflare Protocol Using Microdose Lupron ("short" protocol) Details about the microflare ovarian stimulation protocol for IVF poor responders To maximize success with in vitro fertili...
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In Vitro Fertilization with Blastocyst Culture and Transfer on Day 5 - we can reduce the number of embryos transferred and increase IVF success rates
We have been doing day 5 blastocyst transfer since 1998 at the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago, IL. Blastocyst hatching from its shell - at lower right After hatching, the embryo i...
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IVF - In Vitro Fertilization Procedures Step by Step
What is in vitro fertilization - IVF? The IVF process involves: Stimulating multiple follicles and eggs to develop Egg retrieval to get the eggs Fertilizing the eggs in the laboratory E...
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Coenzyme Q10 and Fertility
Fertility treatment fads and the internet Ive been in this field for 20 years and have seen fads come and go. The information exchange and communication between patients and doctors tha...
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Welcome to the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago’s blog! Here, you will find information on the latest advancements in fertility care and treatments, including IVF, IUI, third-party reproduction, LGBTQ+ family building, preimplantation genetic testing, and more. Since 1997, we’ve used our experience and continuous investment in the latest fertility technology to help thousands of patients grow their families. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a new patient appointment.