- May 22, 2025
Understanding & Preventing Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) with the Lupron Trigger Protocol
Learn how the Lupron trigger helps reduce OHSS risk during IVF while supporting strong outcomes at AFCC.
Read More - May 14, 2025
What Is ICSI? An Essential Guide to Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
ICSI is a common IVF technique that helps sperm fertilize an egg. Learn when it’s used and how it supports your fertility journey.
Read More - May 7, 2025
How Cancer Treatments Impact Fertility: What You Need to Know
Learn how cancer treatments can affect fertility and explore preservation options to plan for a family after treatment.
Read More - April 28, 2025
Understanding Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for recurrent pregnancy loss and how fertility care can offer hope.
Read More - April 24, 2025
Yoga for Fertility Kicks Off (In-Person!) at AFCC
Experience the benefits of in-person Yoga for Fertility with AFCC and Pulling Down the Moon—supporting wellness during your TTC journey. 🧘♀️
Read More - April 9, 2025
Male Fertility 101: What Every Man Should Know About His Reproductive Health
Learn what impacts male fertility and how men can improve their reproductive health to boost chances of conception.
Read More - April 2, 2025
Implantation Failure: Why In Vitro Fertilization Sometimes Doesn’t Work
Why does IVF sometimes fail? Learn about embryo quality, uterine factors, and next steps after implantation failure.
Read More - March 26, 2025
How BMI Affects Fertility and IVF Success
Struggling to conceive? Learn how BMI impacts ovulation, IVF success, and pregnancy outcomes—plus steps to improve fertility.
Read More - March 13, 2025
Myths vs. Facts: Debunking Common Misconceptions About Being an Egg Donor
Debunking egg donation myths! Learn the facts about the process, eligibility, and impact on fertility at AFCC.
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About the AFCC Blog
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.