- September 18, 2020
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 failed - what to do next after a failed cycle in order to have success with the second IVF attempt?
Why does IVF fail and what can the fertility clinic do to increase the chance for success on a second IVF? The first IVF cycle will often be successful at a high quality program. Unfort...
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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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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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Weight and Fertility
Body mass index and its effect on infertility and in vitro fertilization success rates Background A woman's weight can affect her fertility. We know that at both extremes, very thin and...
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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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Fertilization of an egg: What is the process of fertilization in humans?
What is fertilization? The process of fertilization involves complex interactions between egg and sperm. It includes biochemistry and binding and activation of molecular receptors on th...
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...
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High AMH Levels in Women Under Age 35 Undergoing IVF Are Correlated With High Live Birth Rates. Women With Very Low AMH Levels Have High Cancellation Rates but Reasonable Live Birth Rates.
Research study presented by Richard Sherbahn, MD at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Boston, MA, October, 2013. What is AMH and why should we c...
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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.