The best In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment options in Chicago will involve 5 traditional steps with a varied protocol addressing each patient’s individualized needs.

1. Ovarian follicle development through fertility medications
2. Removal of the eggs through a surgical egg retrieval procedure
3. Fertilization of the eggs with sperm in a laboratory setting – In Vitro
4. Embryo culture allowing the fertilized eggs to grow and develop into embryos
5. Placement of the embryos into the woman’s uterus – Embryo Transfer

IVF Treatment Options in Chicago

The best IVF treatment options will increase the chances of a quality embryo embedding into the intended mother’s uterine lining and naturally developing into a fetus. IVF is performed with the eggs of the mother – or a donor’s eggs – depending on the diagnosis of infertility. Patients have the option of using donor eggs or donor sperm through IVF.

IVF in Chicago

Variations of traditional IVF protocol include:

• Natural IVF – no fertility drugs are administered
• Minimal Stimulation IVF – low doses of fertility drugs are administered
• Donor Eggs through IVF1 Match

There are several ancillary procedures to the traditional IVF protocol.

• Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
• Assisted Hatching (AH)

IVF Using Donor Eggs

Egg donation in conjunction with the IVF cycle involves:

• Recruitment of an egg donor
• Screening and testing of the egg donor
• Synchronization of the donor’s and intended mother’s cycles
• Stimulation of the egg donor’s ovaries using fertility medication
• Preparation of the intended mother’s uterine lining
• Retrieval of the donor’s eggs
• Fertilization of the donor’s eggs with sperm in vitro
• Transfer of quality embryos into the intended mother’s uterus

When considering the best IVF treatment option, all women should be advised that their egg quality declines substantially after the age of 35. No worries – IVF1 Match is comprised of a large database of qualified egg donors. Dr. Randy S. Morris – founder and medical director of IVF1 in the Chicago regional area – specializes in IVF using donor eggs.

Leading IVF Treatment Provider in Chicago

At IVF1, Dr. Randy S. Morris and his staff of fertility specialists are very sensitive to every patient’s emotional, physical, and financial stress while undergoing IVF. Every patient has individualized needs when undergoing IVF – especially because of the woman’s age. Traditional IVF, Natural IVF, and Minimal Stimulation IVF are typically recommended for women under 35 having quality eggs. However, the best treatment option for women over 35 wanting to get pregnant is to use donor eggs in conjunction with IVF.Click the icon below to receive your eBook Guide to Fertility Treatment compliments of Dr. Randy Morris - or - call 630.357.6540 to schedule a consultation.