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Infertility can be caused by many factors. At Reproductive Medicine Institute, we use the latest in diagnostic techniques to determine, whenever possible, the cause of fertility problems. We understand the pain and frustration individuals and couples can feel when unable to conceive, and we are dedicated to helping these patients achieve their dreams. We proudly provide a full range of fertility treatments at our state-of-the art clinics, serving Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas; an infertility specialist can help determine which infertility treatment, or other course of action, would be best suited to your case.
We offer a host of fertility treatments and fertility services to the Chicago area. Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation/artificial insemination (COH/AIH) and in vitro fertilization/embryo transfer (IVF/ET) are just two of the many fertility treatments and services provided by Reproductive Medicine Institute. If you would like to learn more about fertility treatments, contact our Chicago, Illinois area fertility centers today to speak with an fertility specialist.
Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation and Artificial Insemination
This approach consists of ovarian stimulation using fertility drugs and artificial insemination with the husband's semen. To stimulate the development of ovarian follicles, injections of a follicle stimulation hormone (FSH) are used. Luteinizing hormone (LH) may or may not also be included in treatment. When the leading follicle is mature, an injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is administered. The result is a release of the egg or eggs from between 36 and 48 hours later. Insemination is then performed with washed and processed sperm from the husband. Sperm is injected into the uterus via intrauterine insemination (IUI), or into the fallopian tube on the side of ovulation via intratubal insemination (ITI). The choice between IUI and ITI depends on the number of sperm in the specimen. The objective is to provide an adequate number of normal sperm in the fallopian tube where fertilization takes place.
Additional Gamete and Embryo Procedures
If more than two or three healthy embryos are available for transfer, cryopreservation of the additional embryos can be performed. Cryopreserved/thawed embryo transfer during a subsequent cycle gives the couple another chance for pregnancy or the possibility for two or more consecutive pregnancies from the same IVF attempt. If the sperm have low or no fertilizing capacity or if their numbers are low, fertilization can be achieved through micromanipulation and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). To improve embryo quality and the chance of for pregnancy, embryo co-culture with endometrial cells to the blastocyst stage may be recommended. Healthy blastocyst transfer increases the chance for implantation and pregnancy and lowers the risk of multiple pregnancy. Assisted zona hatching (AZH), another micromanipulation technique, facilitates embryo hatching from sometimes overly thick or hardened zona pellucida, the structure that binds sperm. Prior to transfer, embryos can be analyzed for abnormal chromosomes or adverse genetic traits and only healthy embryos of either male or female sex are then transferred. The procedure is referred to as preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).
Learn More about Fertility Treatments
At Reproductive Medical Institute, we understand the difficulties couples experience when unable to conceive. All of the fertility treatments at our clinics, serving the greater Chicago, Illinois area, are dedicated to helping couples make their dreams come true by building or growing their families.Take the first step and contact us to learn about our many fertility treatments today.