In vitro fertilization (IVF) Guidance: Midwest Fertility Center Providing Our Chicago and Northwest Indiana Patients with Valuable Information

Dr. Amos Madanes and his team believe that there must be a deep sense of trust within the doctor-patient relationship, especially between a couple and their fertility specialist. The Midwest Fertility Center staff members realize that they aren't just caring for your physical needs, but working to fulfill your personal dreams as well. That is why we try to provide as many informational events and resources as possible to encourage communication, education, and confidence in our patients throughout the assisted reproduction process.

If you have more questions about the fertility center or the specialists at any of our Chicago and Northwest Indiana locations, please get in touch with us today. We can also provide more information for patients interested in Midwest Sperm Bank, the private sperm bank and donor system affiliated with our practice.

• Events and In vitro fertilization (IVF) guidance  at Midwest Fertility Center
• Our IVF Statistics
• Talking to Your Friends and Family about Infertility

Open House Events and In vitro fertilization (IVF) guidance at Midwest Fertility Center

Are you considering fertility testing or treatment, but not sure where to go? Seeking fertility treatment is a big step, and finding the right doctor can be difficult. We invite you to stop by our weekly Open House. The Midwest Fertility Center Open House is a great opportunity for you to visit our main facility, meet with members of the staff, and ask any questions you might have. We can even discuss the various insurance and financing options available through our practice. Our goal is to put your mind at ease and help you feel more comfortable with the Center before making that final decision.

Open House is held every Tuesday at our main office in Downers Grove, Illinois. Call (630) 810-0212 and let us know you plan to visit.  For more information about this event, please get in touch with Midwest Fertility Center.

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Our IVF Statistics

The following statistics are based on the combined results from our eight different locations. Contact Midwest Fertility Center to speak with a Chicago or Northwest Indiana area doctor about our results.

2008 Pregnancy Success Results

*Cycle is defined as ovarian stimulation resulting in egg retrieval.

*Pregnancy is determined by presence of intrauterine sac at 5 weeks gestation.

*Many patients are referred to OB/GYN at 8 weeks thus ongoing and live birth statistics could not be determined at this time.

Live birth results could not be determined at this time.

For further detail, please contact us at (630) 810-0212.

**Disclaimer: A comparison of clinic success rates may not be meaningful because patient medical characteristics and treatment approaches may vary from clinic to clinic.

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Talking to Your Friends and Family about Infertility

A dilemma you may face as an infertile couple is whether or not to tell your family members and friends about your infertility. If and when you do, other communication problems may arise. Well-meaning but insensitive remarks, such as "Oh, you just worry too much," or "All you need to do is relax; then you will get pregnant," can become a whole new kind of fertility problem.

At the other end of the spectrum are the relatives who want to join the infertility team. Newspaper clippings on the latest treatments arrive in the mail. Your sister calls to check on your basal body temperature. Your mother phones to review your care.

What treatment can help this aspect of infertility? A dose of honesty, perhaps: Sharing some of your feelings and some of your expertise may help the people who care about you to understand the situation better. You can help them realize that infertility is a medical condition, like diabetes or heart disease.

You and your spouse might want to agree about what you will or will not tell the people close to you. (A man may not want anyone to know about his sperm count.) When you talk to others about your infertility, there is no need to go into great detail or to divulge intimate information. A few stock responses and a smile can go a long way in the face of awkward social situations.

Sometimes, helping others to help you means reaching out to them a little. Decide what you want and what you don't want, and be direct about it. The key concept here is creating appropriate boundaries. For example, let your mother know that instead of calling every month and asking if you are pregnant yet, she could help you by asking how your treatment is going. If your friends and family are already being supportive, then be sure to let them know how much you value their concern.

Contact Our Fertility Center

The specialists at Midwest Fertility Center, with locations throughout Chicago and Northwest Indiana, are highly experienced in helping couples work through both the physical and emotional issues that arise during assisted reproduction treatments. Please contact our office today to speak with a member of our compassionate staff and to sign up for our newsletter.

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