The Midwest Fertility Specialists team is made up of experts in the field of fertility and reproductive health care. See the latest news and insights from our practice.
Dr. Laura Reuter announces her retirement from the practice.
With much joy and some sadness, I am writing to let you know of my intention to retire this summer. I truly have enjoyed and felt privileged to provide care for you over my time in practice. My last day with Midwest Fertility Specialists will be Friday,
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Endometriosis is a reproductive disorder characterized primarily by pain. Approximately 1 in 10 women have endometriosis, and it is one of the most common reasons that women see a fertility specialist.
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus. It can cause pelvic pain both during and outside of your menstrual cycle and can be very disruptive to your daily life.
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Midwest Fertility Specialists is now working with Ovation Fertility™ to enhance our lab services for patients.
Ovation is a national network of IVF labs, genetics labs and partner physician practices. Our new partnership will connect our team with fellow reproductive endocrinologists and scientific thought leaders across the country to share research and best practices,
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Unexplained infertility is undoubtedly a frustrating diagnosis. And the truth is, it’s both good news and bad news.
The good news is unexplained infertility means nothing specific has been found that should keep you from getting pregnant. However, that’s also the bad news — we don’t know exactly why you have not been able to get pregnant.
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Contrary to popular belief, male issues contribute to at least one-third of infertility cases. There are many root causes of male infertility, including hormonal issues, structural problems and even genetics — and sometimes a combination.
When trying to start a family is the end game, it can be extremely frustrating when it does not go as planned.
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There is one message that has become an anthem for me – never give up.
This guest post is written by Courtney Howard. Courtney’s husband, Jay Howard, is an IndyCar driver racing in the 102nd Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 2018.
I’ve never been a quitter. I was a collegiate athlete, I’ve pursued a demanding career,
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When it comes to infertility, we may be the experts; but we constantly learn from the patients who walk through our doors each day.
We recently sat down with a handful of these patients — and we listened. We listened to them each talk about how much they wanted a family and the challenges and triumphs they experienced on their journey to having that family.
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It’s a well-known fact that women today are delaying having children, opting to start their families later in life than their parents or grandparents did. About half of millennials (23-38 years old in 2019) are now postponing the birth of their first child, while most families in prior generations were completed by the age of 30.
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What It All Means: Treatment Options and Getting Pregnant
We’ve covered the basics of endometriosis and how to decipher symptoms for early treatment. In part 3 of our video series, we’ll talk about treatment options and what you can expect if you have been diagnosed with endometriosis.
There is a common misconception that an endometriosis diagnosis has to result in surgery.
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