- August 19, 2024
Marissas Path to Parenthood with AFCC
Embracing the Dream of Parenthood Marissa Rubino, 35, and her husband David embarked on their journey to parenthood soon after their wedding in 2016. With dreams of a growing family, th...
Read More - August 12, 2024
August Clinic Update: Exciting Changes to Our Clinic Locations and Schedules
We are thrilled to share an important summary of updates regarding our clinic locations and schedules, effective mid-August. At Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (AFCC), our commitme...
Read More - July 29, 2024
Using Fresh vs. Frozen Donor Eggs
Introduction At Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago, patients can undergo a donor egg cycle using fresh or frozen eggs. Individuals or couples might choose to use donor eggs for to a v...
Read More - July 22, 2024
Ozempic Babies
What is an Ozempic Baby? An Ozempic baby is a term used to describe an unplanned pregnancy that occurs while taking a weight loss medication in the GLP1-RA (Glucagon-like peptide-1 rece...
Read More - July 15, 2024
P.J.s Fertility Journey: Navigating Genetics, Fertility, and Family
Meet P.J. Meet P.J. McLaughlin, an Embryologist with Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago. P.J. started at AFCC as a lab technician performing hormone checks during ovarian stimulation ...
- June 26, 2024
Navigating the Two-Week Wait
Tips from Dr. Ali Domar on How to Navigate the Two-Week Wait for Pregnancy Test Results Many individuals and couples who have undergone some form of infertility treatment report that wa...
- June 21, 2024
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) 101
What is preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)? Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is a procedure in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process whereby embryos created through IVF are t...
Read More - June 17, 2024
From Heartache to Hope: Stephanies Three-Year Journey to Motherhood
Stephanie Koslowskis fertility journey began with a hopeful heart at a Wisconsin clinic in 2019. When oral medication didnt yield the results she and her husband, Dustin, were hoping fo...
Read More - October 13, 2023
The Power of Antioxidants for Fertility: Protecting Eggs and Sperm
When optimizing male or female fertility, general health and wellness play a big role in our reproductive function. Everyone knows the importance of eating a healthy diet, exercising re...
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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.