Blogs on IVF & IUI Fertility

WHAT IS INVOCELL? In an effort to expand our fertility options and to help improve access to care for patients, Reproductive[...]

Diagnosing via the Internet? Not the best use for the information highway.It’s not to say that a patient’s fine research[...]

What does it mean to be infertile? The definition of infertility is very difficult since it is the absence of[...]

Dr. Carolyn Coulam is one of the world’s most renown experts in the area of Reproductive Immunology including Recurrent Pregnancy[...]

ASSESSING YOUR RISKS It is well accepted that diabetics need insulin therapy (hormone) and that thyroid hormones are needed when[...]

For some time, Reproductive endocrinologists believe that PCOS is associated with psychology problems. This general opinion was affirmed in the[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI), we strive to offer our referring community and our shared patients the most current information[...]

Coping with Infertility During Mother’s DayShweta Nayak, M.D.The path to build a family can sometimes be a tortuous one –[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute, we strive to offer our referring community and our shared patients the most current information on[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI), we strive to offer our referring community and our shared patients the most current information[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI), we strive to offer our referring community and our shared patients the most current information[...]

Sadness, not joy.  Anxiety, not peace.  Feeling alone, not together.  The infertility journey can turn the holiday season – and[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute, we strive to offer our referring community and our shared patients the most current information on[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI) we encourage patients to share their stories.  The path to parenthood isn’t always linear, it[...]

Dr. John Rinehart discuses the affects of coffee and alcohol on infertility.​In my practice, I observe many people looking to[...]

Advances surrounding infertility treatment have made it possible for many people to achieve pregnancy or remain pregnant. But what happens[...]

​Shweta Nayak MD, Reproductive Medicine Institute Dr. Nayak will be hosting ‘Beating your Biological Clock – what you need to[...]

It is very likely that Illinois will soon be the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana or cannabis but what[...]

Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI) is proud to support all members of our Military, whether active duty, reserve, or veterans. For[...]

For many, Mother’s Day across Chicagoland will be a day of family and friends, hope and happiness. For those desperately[...]

Monday May 6th is National Nurses Day and kicks off National Nurses Week ending on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday.[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI) we’re highlighting National Infertility Awareness Week 2019, raising awareness through our patients and their stories of determination[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI) we’re highlighting National Infertility Awareness Week 2019, raising awareness through our patients and their stories of determination[...]

At Reproductive Medicine Institute (RMI) we’re highlighting National Infertility Awareness Week 2019, raising awareness through our patients and their stories[...]

John S. Rinehart MD, PhD, JD, Founding Partner/Reproductive Medicine Institute Infertility is a symptom and not a specific disease. There are[...]

#Infertilityuncovered is the theme for National Infertility Awareness Week, April 21-27, 2019.  And what exactly are we uncovering about Infertility?  Facts[...]

“The Internet has provided patients with an immediate feedback loop, or at least the perception of one,” says Elena Trukhacheva[...]

“This is a multifactorial issue,” says Nasir Rana MD, MPH, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist (REI) with Reproductive Medicine[...]

A Fertility Assessment before the holidays? An IUI?  These options can become more convenient utilizing your savings as well as,[...]

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa all seem to focus on extended family, talk of Santa, the latest children’s toys, and[...]

“We are grateful that Governor Rauner (R-Illinois) and the State of Illinois passed a law (August 2018) providing healthcare insurance[...]

What does the thyroid do and how does it work? A major player in the endocrine system is the thyroid.[...]

“There are as many insurers that cover Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatments as there are treatments themselves,” says John S. [...]

The struggle to conceive a child is one that affects 1 in 8.  The field of REI has experienced technological[...]

Oogonia are a type of stem cell. Stem cells are cells in the body that can make new cells. All[...]

On Monday August 27th 2018, Illinois passed a law providing healthcare insurance to cover the cost of fertility preservation for[...]

John S. Rinehart, MD, PhD and a Partner with Reproductive Medicine Institute (www.teamrmi.com) with offices throughout the Chicago area, differs[...]

SEEING ISN’T BELIEVING The issue arises because of the wide access people have to information, given today’s internet community. Two[...]

(1) Smoking : Smoking has negative consequences, even prior to pregnancy. Before pregnancy, smokers, whether women or men, have a[...]

HOW DO WE KNOW? One criteria used to predict which embryo will be successful is the appearance of the embryo[...]

Bill, Susan and Andrew Dubin - Then      At first, things seemed to go according to plan.  Pregnant the first time[...]

Elena Trukhacheva MD, MSCI, President and Medical Director of Reproductive Medicine Institute with locations throughout Chicago and the suburbs, knows[...]

The researchers followed over 56,000 women who completed eight IVF cycles of treatment during 2009-2012, and followed them until 2014,[...]

The truth of the matter is that women who choose to use a surrogate, such as Kim Kardashian, do so[...]

This year’s NIAW theme invites us all to “Listen Up!” What are we listening to? To start with, health care[...]

"For some couples, this exciting new technology may be a welcome alternative to testing in the clinic, which for some,[...]

The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) is an organization devoted to helping infertility patients clarify and navigate the numbers. [...]

Secondary Infertility  Secondary infertility is defined as the condition where a woman is unable to get pregnant or carry a[...]

 CONTRADICTIONS IN CONCEIVING? Obesity can impair reproduction in both women and men, leading to infertility in couples trying to conceive,[...]

For infertility patients, there are usually only a few cysts that need defining. First, as an egg develops over the[...]

While most miscarriages are sporadic and not repetitive, there is a subset of couples that suffer recurrent miscarriage.  In the[...]

"Egg Freezing is one of the most innovative technologies available to our patients," says Elena Trukhacheva, President and Medical Director[...]

And while ‘more mature’ Moms to be can see this as the green light for delaying childbirth or forgoing concern[...]

An Extra Boost? Antioxidants are by far the most studied supplement in reproductive medicine.  Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a[...]

Why choose ‘Team RMI’? •    Six Physicians, each with dual board certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and[...]

While this may become an option in the future, it is important that, as with all screening tests, the results[...]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-gender-selection-health-1021-20151014-story.html (registration required)

As much as things change… Studies of primordial egg counts on histologic specimens of humans have shown not only does[...]

Chlamydia, as well as Gonorrhea, two of the most common STD’s, can cause Tubal Disease in women.  In turn, Tubal[...]

Gender selection is a tool in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) that has gained popularity over the years.While many think of it[...]

This Chicago couple documented their IVF procedure and shared their journey to their baby, Mila Grace, with us. 

With the development of purified injectable gonadotropins, better ultrasound techniques, and optimization of the IVF laboratories, pregnancy rates after IVF[...]

Enter the latest technology for use in the embryology laboratory:  embryo imaging systems.  Currently there are three different systems in[...]

a)  Sub-serosal fibroidsb)  Intra-mural fibroidsc ) Sub-mucousal fibroidsd) Intra-uterine fibroidse, f) Pedunculated fibroids   IN THE KNOW ON UTERINE FIBROIDSWhat is known[...]

Helping each patient achieve a successful pregnancy is paramount to us.  However, knowing that we hear you: your needs, concerns[...]

Health attorney Lisa Rinehart discusses what could happen with a case over frozen embryos.

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/01/13/woman-speaks-up-about-infertility-in-african-american-women/

How Do I Know If My Ovarian Reserves Are Depleting?  1. Your menstrual cycle has changed. It can be a[...]

AN INCONCEIVABLE CHOICE Insurance coverage for infertility varies across different states. Illinois, however, is one of the mandated states, meaning[...]

Traditionally, Clomid have been used to induce ovulation for women with PCOS. Clomid was discovered decades ago and is considered[...]

The importance of this criterion cannot be overstated, because a leading cause of infertility in women 38 and over is[...]

Testosterone is a male hormone which is found in humans and also in other animals.  It directly works through what[...]

HOW OLD IS TOO OLD? The suggestion made is based upon the condition as it applies to “middle-age women”.  Does[...]

Freezing my eggs  was not an easy decision because, as a single parent, life isn’t easy and money doesn’t grow[...]

Fast forward.  You have found the resources, buckle up, and are ready to take off. It should be easy enough-inject[...]

Sometimes, there will be clear-cut reason but often there is no answer. The recommendation will be to try another cycle[...]

Infertility is often associated with emotional and physical stress including, anxiety, depression, weight gain or weight loss, and may lead[...]

Gay couple comes to U.S. for surrogate-born baby: WGNtc.com

THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW…WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DECADE MAKES IN IVFWhen IVF started, cryobiology did not afford the[...]

 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT GESTATIONAL SURROGACY Monetary remuneration may or may not be always associated with this process. A Gestational[...]

Can You Increase The Chances Of A Successful IVF Cycle? Many practices that surround Modern Medicine, and more specifically, the[...]

VON HIPPEL-LANDAU DISEASE Von Hippel-Landau disease is a rare, autosomal dominant genetic condition that predisposes individuals to benign and malignant[...]

The Eggs have it When it comes to Infertility, determining ovarian reserve is crucial in creating a treatment plan.  Ovarian[...]

Single man's unconventional path to fatherhood: chicagotribune.com

Admittedly, I have a deep bias because of what I do for a living…if you have a hammer everything appears[...]

FERTILE FACTS The study consisted of 120 women, who were 36 and 37 years of age, and revealed that for[...]

“Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is an outstanding way to help families eradicate genetic diseases and/or the genetic component of a[...]

“Endometriosis is a chronic disease with its etiology, at best, poorly understood,” says Nasir Rana, MD, MPH and co-founder of[...]

A CALCULATED RISK The reality is that few women or men have BRCA 1/2 mutations.  The actual frequency of BRCA[...]

What has changed to make the option of egg freezing more reasonable? The primary reason why this has become a[...]

Lesbian couple find joy, frustration on path to parenthood: chicagotribune.com

“It is a privilege and an honor to treat our international patients,” says Russian-born and raised Elena Trukhacheva, MD, MSCI,[...]

Healthbeat Report: Freezing for the Future: abclocal.go.com

Once human embryos are created, embryo biopsy can be performed and one or several cells from the embryo can be[...]

Weigh the Facts John S. Rinehart, MD, PhD, JD and President of Reproductive Medicine Institute in Chicago (www.reproductivemedicineinstitute.com) cautions the[...]

All in the Numbers? Frequently, couples who do not conceive want to know when they should be concerned and what[...]

Surrogacy by the numbers The actual number of children born through surrogacy is not accurately known. Both the Society for[...]

“Be fruitful and multiply” Genesis 1:19 Let’s start at the beginning, the Genesis.  The term “Jew’ comes from the tribe[...]

It’s all in the Details…And it’s all details! The recently published article by Luke et al in the New England[...]

The Right Stuff First and foremost, an IVF laboratory works because of its people.  They are the most critical and[...]

Keeping it Current Consistent with this goal of constant monitoring, a study was published by The New England Journal of[...]

Hormone Replacement Therapy – Safe and Beneficial Over the past two decades, unclear and often misunderstood differences in the effects,[...]

The Endometriosis Institute is affiliated with Reproductive Medicine Institute, one of the leading centers in the Midwest in the management[...]

Infertility is a word that is frequently used. However, the meaning of the word is like a chameleon in that[...]

Is there a medical basis for some of these therapies? Yes, the oxygen paradox! The oxygen paradox revolves around the[...]

The use of fertility promoting medications has increased the occurrence of twins, triplets, etc. because they work by causing the[...]

Diminishing Returns It is known that women produce all of their oocytes (eggs) in utero, with the process being complete[...]

Nurse advances career to COO of fertility center: dhbusinessledger.com

A Mother's Extraordinary Love: oprah.com

Woman, 61, gives birth to own grandchild: chicagotribune.com

Inside Infertility: chicagohealthonline.com