My husband and I are extremely blessed, in that it took us no time at all to concieve our children. Barring a few complications (including pre-term labor and gestational diabetes), we had three beautiful children. Sadly, it’s not that easy for everyone. I have too many friends who have not been able to get pregnant, or become pregnant and miscarried. Sometimes, the solution isn’t as simple as trying hormones and having your husband wear boxer shorts. Sometimes, you need to turn to invitro fertilization, or IVF.
IVF is a method of assisted reproduction. A woman’s eggs are extracted and combined with sperm in a lab. Once the egg is fertilized and cell division begins, the egg (which is now considered to be an embryo) is placed back into the women’s uterus, so that it can continue to develope. Many women have multiple eggs fetilized and placed back in the uterus to increase their chances of a pregnancy, which is why multiple births are high among IVF patients.
If you’re in Illinois and looking for a doctor who can perform a Chicago IVF, check out Dr. Randy S. Morris, M.D. He specializes in invitro, PCOS, and PGD, as well as many other pregnancy options. His website is also a wealth of information for women wanting to know more about IVF and other options, including male fertility and egg donation.
