- September 22, 2020
Egg Donation Calendar
Example plan for a good donor egg IVF cycle & details for meds and procedure timing Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago Donor Egg Specialist Clinic Our donor egg program has consistent...
Read More - 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...
Read More - September 18, 2020
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...
Read More - September 17, 2020
Effect of Recipient Age on Outcome in Egg Donation
Research presentation by Dr. Richard Sherbahn at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, San Francisco, CA, November 2008. Introduction There has been some...
Read More - September 17, 2020
Clomid Fertility Medication Treatment for Women That Already Ovulate and for Unexplained Infertility
Clomid, or clomiphene citrate , or Serophene is a medication that is commonly used for the treatment of infertility. Clomid was originally developed for treatment of anovulation . The m...
Read More - September 17, 2020
Progesterone Withdrawal Test - Progesterone Challenge A Diagnostic Test for Secondary Amenorrhea
The progesterone challenge test is is also referred to as a progestin challenge It is done by givng a progestin medication and seeing if this induces a menstrual period This same protoc...
Read More - September 17, 2020
T-shaped Uterus Hysterosalpingogram Pictures
A (fairly) normal uterine cavity and endometrial lining are necessary in order to conceive and maintain a pregnancy. There are several conditions related to the cavity or the lining tha...
Read More - September 17, 2020
Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for Unexplained Infertility
What is controlled ovarian hyperstimulation? It involves the use of the same medications used for induction of ovulation in women that have anovulation . These drugs are used to stimula...
Read More - September 17, 2020
Bromocriptine Treatment for High Prolactin Levels and Induction of Ovulation with Infertility
What is prolactin? Prolactin is a hormone made in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain The only known function of prolactin in humans is stimulation of breast milk production Pr...
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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.