Helping women with infertility treatments in the Chicago area

Most often, a couple trying to become pregnant will be successful within a six-month period. Within twelve months of unprotected sex, there is a 90 percent success rate. If pregnancy does not occur after a year of unprotected sex, a couple can benefit from evaluation for infertility. There are treatments for this problem and your Chicago OBGYN can help you navigate the process.

It is understandable that frustration and concern may occur when becoming pregnant is a challenge. The good news is that modern medicine has effective treatments that may facilitate the end goal. At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C., infertility consultation may be in order for the woman who:

Is over the age of forty
Has not conceived after regular, unprotected sex for a six to twelve month time frame
Has been diagnosed with a fertility issue
Who does not menstruate regularly
Has miscarried one or more times
Has received some type of cancer treatment
Has been diagnosed with endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease

Infertility may occur for one of several reasons. In fact, the challenge presented may be due to either partner, not just the woman. Working with the experienced team at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates is the best way to determine what may be causing infertility. When we can identify a cause, we know which way to progress in terms of treatment.

Causes of infertility can be related to not ovulating or passing an egg, tubal disease preventing the egg and the sperm from getting together, or poor sperm quality. The most common cause is unexplained infertility that requires empiric treatment. By taking proactive steps without a firm diagnosis, we are able to encourage fertility through conservative means.

Research suggests that couples who receive treatment for infertility are just as likely as “fertile” couples to achieve conception. We hope this data will encourage you to obtain the information and evaluation necessary to determine the best approach to infertility care.

Northwestern Women’s Health Associates provides outstanding care using proven treatments to help our patients achieve their goals. For more information on infertility assessment and treatments, call 1-312-440-9400.

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At Northwestern Women's Health Associates

your unique needs are our highest priority.

Making use of advanced technology and staying on the cutting edge of women’s healthcare, our team of experts is dedicated to providing every woman who visits our office with the highest level of sensitive, specialized care. At our office in Chicago, you can receive exceptional obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) services from any one of our highly skilled doctors, including Stanley Friedell, MD; Abbie Roth, MD; Regina Belmonte, MD; Sharon Wise, MD; Julianne Morton, MD; Whitney Dunn, MD; Aleena Lakhanpal, MD ; and Margaret Kistner, MD. With their combined expertise, this team of board-certified doctors at Northwestern Women's Health Associates makes it possible for you to receive efficient, personalized care from the preeminent women’s hospital in the Midwest.

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Jen Weitz
"Wonderful experience with Dr. Julianne Morton @ NW Women's Associates. I've recommended her to countless girlfriends. Being a first time mom, I went through many physical symptoms and emotions that accompany pregnancy. She is extremely thorough, patient, and has wonderful bedside manner. I felt confident going into delivery with Dr. Morton taking the lead with my delivery. Wonderful practice!"

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Melissa P.
"Dr. Morton is absolutely amazing. She cared for me throughout my first pregnancy and we found her to be kind and caring and straightforward - could not have asked for a better experience! Dr. Dunn ended up being on call during my delivery and she was great as well. I have always found the nurses and office staff to be friendly and on top of things - very happy with the practice!"

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Jeanne S.
"I had to have a laproscopic hysterectomy done by Dr. Friedell and all went fabulously! They were very detailed in pre-op which made a lot of difference. I came out of surgery feeling great and post op I was back to work within two weeks. Everyone at the practice, at the hospital, at pre-op were incredible."

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Kelly C.
"Dr.Julianne Morton is amazing! I was recommended by a friend when I moved to the Chicago area and was looking for an OB-GYN. I have seen her for two years in Chicago for my yearly exam. She is beyond kind and great at what she does. Dr.Morton makes you feel very comfortable and is such an incredible doctor! I have recommended her to all of my friends as well who need a new gyno/OB-GYN."

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Ashes M.
"Dr. Morton is a really great doctor. She has an incredible bedside manner and makes you feel comfortable. She makes sure to ask if you have any questions and will happily answer all of them with you. Would highly recommend!"

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Mengmeng L.
"Dr. Friedell is amazing! He helped delivered my first baby and the whole process was super smooth and stress free. All the staff in the office are super friendly too. Highly recommend!"

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Anahita K.
"Dr Freidell is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and really cares about his patients. He is very good at getting to the root of the problem, especially with overlapping symptoms. He guided me through all my options and their implications. I will highly recommend him and his team."

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Dana M.
"I love Dr. Belmonte. I have been going to her since 2006! She rocks!!! She is straight to the point, I love that about her. When I leave her office after seeing her I always feel great, like a just left a good friends house or something!"
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Barbara A

"I can not tell you how wonderful my experiences have been. Dr. Sharon Wise is my doctor and she is fantastic. She is straightforward and honest about treatments and procedures. I enjoy her sense of humor, and I found her bedside manner when delivering my son to be excellent. "

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