What are the steps of IVF?
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 of assisted reproduction comprises a […]
Which is better IVF or Tubal Ligation Reversal?
If you had a Tubal Ligation, you have two options to achieve pregnancy: Tubal Ligation Reversal and In-Vitro Fertilization. For most patients who underwent Tubal Ligation, our technique of Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation Reversal (laparoscopic tubal anastomosis) may be less expensive and more effective than In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and should be the first choice for them. One of […]
Should I get IVF to get pregnant?
You’ve heard about In Vitro Fertilization and you know that IVF is among the most frequent assisted reproduction procedures that we offer at Midwest Fertility Center. But you might not know what IVF entails and just how successful the procedure can be for an infertile couple. Let us explain IVF to you so you can be […]
Meet Dr Amos Madanes
Before you come to Midwest Fertility Center, you may not have heard of Dr. Amos Madanes. But Dr Madanes is well known in the field as an innovator. He is a leader in recognizing the importance of the patient and meeting the total needs of every patient that walks in. He cares about your emotional […]
What you should ask at your first appointment
You want to be pregnant and you heard some things about IVF. So you made an appointment at Midwest Fertility Center or another fertility center. But you are confused and apprehensive about your first visit. Relax and read the following advice about the questions you need answered by the fertility center. Dr Madanes and his […]
Why do I have to track my BBT?
There are many forms to fill out when you decide to try IVF or some other assisted reproduction method. One of those forms is called the BBT Chart or the basal body temperature chart. The BBT chart is essential to knowing the time when ovulation is occurring. If you keep track of your BBT accurately, […]
Why should I take folic acid?
Do you want to get pregnant? Do you want to have a healthy normal baby? Then you need to take folic acid. We all need folic acid to create normal red blood cells. Folic acid also repairs, produces and aids in the function of DNA. Because folic acid is essential to the basic building blocks […]
Pop Up Special
Basic IVF Cash Package $6,500 Valid thru 7/31/2017 To be eligible for our Basic IVF Cash Package, please print this voucher and bring it to your new patient consultation. Special is good for 1 cycle of IVF. (Facility Fee, Medications & micromaniputlations not included) Call us at 800.244. 0212 for more information or to scheduled an […]
Douching can cause infertility
So you like feeling fresh “down there”, but did you know douching may be the reason you are infertile? Douching can cause infertility. Douching washes microorganizms into the uterus causing conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease that are known to affect fertility. But despite this information, a third of white women and two thirds of […]
Does stress cause infertility?
Everyone suffers from stress but there is nothing more stressful than infertility. Stress is defined as any event that a person perceives as threatening or harmful. The way the body reacts to stress is called the fight or flight response. That response results in increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and increased respiration. That would be […]