One of the most obvious questions women may ask when trying to conceive is, “How do I track ovulation?” It is essential to understand that it is not always possible to get pregnant at any time. You ... read more
There is a strong relationship between stress and fertility. If you are struggling to have a baby and seeking fertility assistance, managing your stress can positively impact your experience. read more
Arlington Heights, Illinois, November 2, 2023 – As a leading provider of innovative, evidence-based fertility treatments in the Chicago area, InVia Fertility is proud to announce that our new ... read more
We are proud to announce Sigal Klipstein, MD, FACOG is the 2023 recipient of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award for Practicing Physicians given by the American Society for ... read more
There are a few things that I would really like patients to know about PCOS and infertility. Yes, it is upsetting to get this diagnosis. However, I find this diagnosis is the BEST of all infertility ... read more
A cycle day-3 follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level and anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) level are commonly used to evaluate ovarian reserve. FSH level generally predicts pregnancy rates with in vitro ... read more
Morning sickness in pregnancy is common. In fact, over half of women will vomit during pregnancy, and 80% will have some level of nausea. In most cases, these symptoms improve by the end of the first ... read more
Many patients who have been through an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle have blastocysts that have been frozen. These blastocysts are cryopreserved by a process known as vitrification, which is a ... read more
I met with a group of people last week who were considering using donor eggs to start or grow their families. My impression was that they were all in various stages of the decision-making process. ... read more
As a nurse doing consultations before IVF treatment, I'm often asked, "Does it hurt?" The IVF process can be intimidating, and many patients naturally have a fear of the unknown. To help ease this ... read more
