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Providing the gift of life through egg donation is a wonderful helping hand to those in need. Although the benefits of egg donation are clear, the decision to be an egg donor is difficult and should be given careful consideration, including discussing the decision with loved ones and friends who…

You pay a lot of money to get pregnant with IVF but you may be wondering how successful is IVF in getting you pregnant. At Midwest Fertility Center, Dr Amos Madanes has been successfully getting women pregnant with IVF since 1984. IVF success rates are available online at the website…

If you have been trying to get pregnant for a while, then you probably have been feeling some amount of stress. While stress does not cause infertility, infertility can cause stress. There are things you can do to relieve your stress. A whole field of study called mind-body medicine offers…

Are you having difficulty getting pregnant? Do you have irregular periods? Are you overweight and have a hard time losing weight? Are you insulin resistant? Then it’s possible you have PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome. PCOS can cause reproductive problems and can affect ovulation. It’s also associated with metabolic issues.…

Endometriosis could be the reason you cannot get pregnant. Do you have the following symptoms? general pelvic pain, even when not menstruating painful periods painful intercourse heavy periods or spotting between cycles irregular cycles painful urination and bowel movements, especially during your period One of the more distressing aspects of endometriosis is…

Do you ovulate irregularly? Are you having difficulty getting pregnant? Are you having the same symptoms as your mother in menopause but are too young to be menopausal? Then it’s possible you have primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). Primary ovarian insufficiency is a potential cause of female infertility. POI is also known…

If you are trying to get pregnant for a while, your doctor may have prescribed various medications to help you realize your dreams. But you should know the side effects and precautions before undertaking a drug regiment. There are four categories of medications that are used for infertility. Fertility drugs…

You have been trying to get pregnant without success but you also have irregular periods. You may also never get your period. What could be the problem? You may have ovulatory disfunction. Ovulatory dysfunction is a common cause of female infertility, occurring in up to 40 percent of infertile women. Ovulation is…

You might have Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or PID if you have really bad cramps or flu like symptoms during that time of the month. And you should know that PID may cause infertility. But you don’t always have these symptoms since PID can manifest acutely, chronically, or silently. If PID is…

You have been trying to get pregnant for a while with no results. You might be wondering if you are infertile. At Midwest Fertility Center, you can get laparoscopy to determine whether you are infertile and what the cause of infertility could be. Diagnosing & Treating Infertility through Laparoscopy Laparoscopy is…

The short answer is yes. Maybe you were a little “wild” in your youth, but a sexually transmitted disease can very well be the reason you can not get pregnant. Left untreated a STD can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease or PID. PID is one of the leading causes of infertility…

You are considering IVF for your infertility but you have concerns about possible side effects. For the most part, you should return to normal the next day after an IVF procedure but you should be aware of potential side effects of getting IVF. If you are aware ahead of time…

You want to have a baby and you have fertility issues. You know Midwest Fertility Center can help with infertility and has a great treatment plan for your particular issue. But how can you afford to get in vitro fertilization or tubal ligation reversal on your budget? Luckily, there are…

Well, one cup of coffee is not going to stop you from getting pregnant but the more coffee is consumed, the less the chance to conceive a child. I know, everybody drinks coffee to wake up in the morning. According to a recent survey, on average, women of childbearing age consume about 100…

Now that you have decided to get IVF as a way of getting pregnant, you might have a lot of questions and concerns. One of those questions might be what to expect. The following article tells you the four steps or phases of assisted reproduction techniques like IVF. The field…