- June 30, 2025
What Is a Blastocyst? Understanding This Key Stage in IVF
Learn what a blastocyst is, why it matters in IVF, and how it can impact your chances of pregnancy with expert insight from AFCC.
Read More - June 16, 2025
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Reproduction: What You Need to Know About Fertility & Pregnancy
Learn how PCOS affects fertility and pregnancy—and what treatment options can help you grow your family.
Read More - June 11, 2025
Clomid Side Effects: What to Expect During Fertility Treatment
Learn about Clomid side effects, how it works, and what to expect during fertility treatment at AFCC.
Read More - June 9, 2025
AFCC at the 2025 MHB Midwest Surrogacy Conference & Expo: Supporting Family-Building for All
AFCC proudly supported LGBTQ+ family-building at the 2025 MHB Midwest Surrogacy Expo in Chicago as a Gold sponsor.
Read More - June 6, 2025
Emotional Support for Your Fertility Journey: Conquering Infertility Coming Soon to AFCC
Struggling with infertility? AFCC now offers Conquering Infertility by Dr. Alice Domar—a powerful resource for emotional support.
Read More - 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.
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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.