Schedule an in vitro fertilization (IVF) consultation at one of our Chicago or Northwest Indiana offices by contacting us today.
Midwest Fertility Center
Main Office
4333 Main Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
P: 630-810-0212
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Illinois Locations
- Downers Grove, IL
- Naperville, IL
- Chicago, IL
Indiana Locations
- Merrillville, IN
- Munster, IN
- Valparaiso, IN
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) at Our Chicago and Northwest Indiana Offices
In vitro fertilization is among the most common assisted reproduction procedures we offer at Midwest Fertility Center. Also known as IVF, it is a treatment that helps couples or single parents achieve fertilization. During IVF, eggs are taken from the woman’s uterus and fertilized by a donor’s sperm in a controlled environment outside of the womb. After the fertilized eggs have developed sufficiently, they are placed in the woman’s uterus.
More information about in vitro fertilization (IVF) performed by our doctors in Chicago and Northwest Indiana can be found below, or by contacting us to arrange an appointment at one of our eight locations throughout the region.
The IVF Procedure
After the controlled application of ovarian hyperstimulation, eggs are taken from a woman’s ovary with the aid of ultrasound while the patient is under IV sedation. Anywhere from one to 30 eggs or more may be retrieved, depending on the responsiveness of the ovaries to the gonadotropins used to stimulate them.
A semen sample of the sperm to be used in the procedure is also collected from the male donor. The semen then undergoes a series of cell separation treatments in order to generate a clean, healthy sperm sample. Once the sperm and eggs have been prepared, they are mixed and incubated for approximately three days to facilitate proper fertilization. When the resulting embryos have developed sufficiently, they are transferred to the patient’s uterus. The transfer process is very simple, and is similar to a pelvic exam. After the transfer procedure, the patient must carefully follow the instructions of the fertility specialist. The patient may be instructed to take several days of bed rest. Ten to 12 days after the transfer, a pregnancy test is performed to confirm whether or not the treatment was successful.
If you have questions about any of the stages of in vitro fertilization (IVF), our specialists in Chicago and Northwest Indiana will gladly provide as many answers as possible. Contact a Midwest Fertility Center near you to speak with a staff member.
The Success of IVF
The success of IVF depends upon a number of factors, such as the age of the patient, the quality of sperm and eggs, the skill of the physician, the health of the woman’s uterus, and the duration of infertility. The success rate for achieving pregnancy averages 20 to 30 percent of patients. Successful pregnancy following IVF can be determined through blood tests performed approximately 13 days following the procedure or by ultrasound after 30 to 40 days.
Schedule an in vitro fertilization (IVF) consultation at one of our Chicago or Northwest Indiana locations – contact Midwest Fertility Center today.