The FCI Ladies Night Out: A Very Fun Evening!

On May 16th, we held a very fun, ladies-only event to unveil our newest location in Warrenville & to have a fun way to learn about what we have to offer at the Fertility Centers of Illinois! 

First off - we have a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Warrenville, David Brummel. We had such a fun time with him and introducing ourselves to Warrenville. 

We're very proud to say we had a full house - almost all guests brought a friend - and everyone seemed to not only learn something during our event, but had fun, too! Dr. Meike Uhler and two other speakers gave seminars about fertility-related topics, we had delicious food catered from Gourmet 45 and vendors from lia sophia, Mary Kay and The Pampered Chef. For a handful of lucky winners we even had raffles for door prizes!

See our photo album to experience the entire event via Facebook!

Fertility Centers of Illinois Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Laurence Jacobs

We love our doctors & want you to get to know them as well as we do, too! In our Doctor Spotlights, we interview each of the doctors here at FCI so you can learn about their backgrounds, a bit of their personal lives and to get to know them as a friend. Stay tuned for more Doctor Spotlights to come!

Read on & get to know more about Dr. Laurence Jacobs!

Why did you choose to become a doctor?

I was influenced by an old family doctor when I was only 8! He would come over to my folks’ house and make house calls every night to see my dying grandparents… he was revered by my parents and made a lasting impression.

Why did you choose fertility treatment as your career?
I was an OB/Gyn for 7 yrs, but had fertility problems which got me very interested in the field back in the mid 80s when IVF was first becoming a reality.

What do you find is the most enjoyable part about working for Fertility Centers of Illinois?
I think that the challenge of solving complicated fertility issues and seeing the end results is the best feeling about working for Fertility Centers of Illinois!

What do you like to do for fun outside of the office? Do you have any hobbies, favorite activities, etc?
I love to travel with my kids and girlfriend - I also enjoy red wine and I love to garden.


We hope you've enjoyed getting to know one of our FCI doctors! 

Keep checking back for our next edition. See Dr. Jacobs' FCI page to learn even more about him & take some time to visit his fertility practice website.

National Infertility Awareness Week: All of our FCI Events!

NIAW 2013 Events

FCI Has a Week of Events to Support National Infertility Awareness Week

JOIN THE MOVEMENT TODAY WITH  FCI & RESOLVE! 

Every day, people do amazing things in their communities to improve the lives of people with infertility. During National Infertility Awareness Week, RESOLVE asks the infertility community to tell us how you are making a difference in ways large and small. By sharing our stories, we not only call attention to the disease of infertility, we inspire more family members, more friends, more medical professionals, and more lawmakers to join the movement.

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Sunday, April 21  

What Do You Know About Fertility?  Take the Quiz! 

Take OUR QUIZ to learn more about Fertility and then take the discussion online by sharing with your social media community! Share your thoughts on our FACEBOOK page --- ! LIKE US and SHARE the quiz!  Together we can exchange information and experiences to spread Fertility Awareness in our community!

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Monday, April 22 (7:00 – 8:30PM)  

Making Embryos At River North Lab: An Embryo’s Day-By-Day Journey

FCI Physician:  Edward Marut, MD

FCI Embryologist:   Jill Matthews, TS (ABB) 

Join us at FCI River North as Dr. Ed Marut joins our embryologist and learn what actually happens to your eggs, sperm, and embryos. You will learn how eggs are fertilized, how embryos grow, and how eggs, sperm, and embryos are frozen. This is a fascinating presentation!

Cost of the class is $10.00.  Online registration is required.

Register www.fcionline.com | Patient Support / Patient Education Events CLICK HERE

FCI – Chicago River North, 900 N. Kingsbury, RW 6, Chicago, IL 60610

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Tuesday, April 23 (7:00-8:30PM)

FCI Cracks the Door on Adoption

FCI Psychologist:  Marie Davidson, Ph.D., FCI

Special Guest:  Jane Turner, Associate Director | Family Resource Center 

Many fertility patients, as annoyed as they are to be asked, “Have you ever thought about adoption?", actually are curious about it.  Come listen to an adoption professional present an overview of the adoption process.  Learn about different paths to adoption, costs, time frames, and how to start investigating this family-building alternative.  Cost is Free.  Online registration is required.  

Register on our website www.fcionline.com Patient Support / Patient Education Events CLICK HERE

FCI - 3703 West Lake Avenue - Lower Level Classroom - Glenview, IL 60026

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Wednesday, April 24 (6:00-7:30PM)

Nutrition and Supplements to Support Egg Quality

FCI Physician – Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, MD

Pulling Down the Moon - Margaret Wertheim, MS, RD

Join this engaging workshop on dietary strategies and nutritional supplements to improve egg quality. This workshop will be helpful for women going through ART or those trying to conceive naturally.  During this workshop, you will develop a nutritional plan to help maximize the quality of your eggs.

Cost of the class is $25 / For more information about Pulling Down the Moon go to: www.pullingdownthemoon.com.  Questions call Pulling Down the Moon at (312) 321-0004.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WITH PULLING DOWN THE MOON

Pulling Down the Moon – Chicago / River North 900 N. Kingsbury, RW 6A, Chicago, IL 60610

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Thursday, April 25 (7:00 – 8:00PM)

Join the Movement Webinar:  Find Out How You Can Make a Difference 

WEBINAR HOSTED BY FCI - Jen Pishotta

EMD Serono - David Nichols | RESOLVE - Barbara Collura 

NIAW Educational Webinar  REGISTER

Learn why you need to be proactive about supporting the rights of all fertility patients, educate,  and encourage your Congressional Representatives to vote for the Family Act in 2013.  Your voice can make a difference ... learn more by joining us in this informative webinar. For more information about RESOLVE - go to:  www.resolve.org

Learn About RESOLVE - ADVOCACY DAY - Washington D.C.   There is still time to join RESOLVE in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 8th. 

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 Friday, April 26 (8:00AM-4:00PM)     SPECIAL OFFER TODAY ONLY!!

Schedule Your FCI - Fertility Awareness Check Up  today and receive a 50% discount on your screening!! (Value $45.00) 

Go to  www.fcionline.com  click on “Schedule a Consultation” Fill out the form and put in the code “NIAW-FA” in the comment field. An FCI patient services liaison will contact you to set up our screening.   

If you prefer to call FCI directly, call 877.324.4483 and make sure to tell your patient services liaison the offer code NIAW-FA when you call.  

This offer expires at 4:00PM on April 26 2013.  Learn More about Fertility Awareness Check Up CLICK HERE!

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Saturday, April 27   

Check Out Your Community To Find Support! 

Education, Mind Body & Support

Fertility Centers of Illinois | Patient Education Program offers community education seminars, mind body workshops, women and couple support groups. Visit www.fcionline.com | Patient Support | Patient Education Events each quarter for new class schedules. 

CLICK HERE for Current FCI Patient Education Schedule

Find Community Support /Organizations

    www.resolve.org

     www.theafa.org

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Monday, April 29   (6:00-8:00PM)   

April Wellness Event:  West Meets East

FCI Physician - Eve Feinberg, MD

Holistic Women’s Health Specialists – Jeanie Bussell and Caroline Jung

This event is an up close and personal opportunity for all who are on the fertility journey to have your questions guided.  Learn about treatments and mind body approaches. Complimentary consultations provided by Dr. Eve Feinberg. Dinner provided by FCI.  To Register contact:  call 312.260.9000 |  www.tiffanikiminstitute.com.  CLICK HERE for more information.

Tiffani Kim Institute, 310 W. Superior St., 2^nd floor, Chicago, IL 60654

FCI Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Eve C. Feinberg

We love our doctors & want you to get to know them as well as we do, too! In our Doctor Spotlights, we interview each of the doctors here at FCI so you can learn about their backgrounds, a bit of their personal lives and to get to know them as a friend. Stay tuned for more Doctor Spotlights to come!

Why did you choose to become a doctor?

Dr. Eve Feinberg at an FCI event

I have always had a deep desire to help other people and I have always craved intellectual challenge. Becoming a doctor was the ideal combination of science and humanity. I’ve never regretted the decision to pursue medicine. I love what I do and it is a privilege that people put their trust in me to help them. It is a responsibility that I take seriously and I dedicate much of my life to my practice.

Why did you choose fertility treatment as your career?
I like the humanistic aspect of reproductive medicine. You need to be able to combine very technical and difficult science with a large element of caring for others on a deeply personal element. I love that. It’s not about numbers, statistics or graphs. It is about connecting with another person and using your knowledge and expertise to really help them.

What do you find is the most enjoyable part about working for Fertility Centers of Illinois?
The best part of FCI is our incredible staff. We have the most caring nurses, embryologists, ultrasound techs and office managers. Everyone is on the same page and just wants to see our patients succeed. We laugh with our patients, we cry with them and we love nothing more than meeting their babies.

What do you like to do for fun outside of the office?
I like spending time with my husband and our three kids.  Nothing beats that, and it makes me appreciate what I am trying to help other accomplish. I am also a runner and really enjoy the clarity that running brings to other areas of my life.


We hope you've enjoyed getting to know one of our FCI doctors! Keep checking back for our next edition. See Dr. Feinberg's FCI page here!

FCI Events: All of March

This month, we are hosting a large number of events to make sure our patients and their families are happy and healthy in this new year! Here's our entire list of March events.

Date & Event Name

March 10: Massage Self-Care - PDTM - Chicago

March 12: Cracking the Door to Adoption Glenview

March 13: Acupuncture at Pulling Down The Moon - Arlington Heights

Making Embryos at River North: The Day by Day Journey

March 14: Acupuncture - PDTM - Chicago

March 18: Relaxation Training - Learn to Turn Off Stress - Pulling Down The Moon - Chicago

March 21: Egg Donation: Does it Make Sense for You? - Chicago

Nutrition & Underlying Causes of Infertility - Pulling Down The Moon - Chicago

Next Month, April!:
Mindfulness Training for Fertility - Chicago - 6 Week Course

Remember: Sign up closes 1 day before the events - be sure to visit the EventBrite pages well in advance to reserve your spot.

All FCI Patient Education Programs are open to the community. You do not need to be a current FCI patient to attend. We continue to support your fertility journey by offering a selection of complementary patient education seminars, holistic healing seminars, and support groups.  If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (877) 324-4483.

New Orland Park Physician Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron Joins Fertility Centers of Illinois

The following is from the article published online by the Chicago Tribune.

Fertility Centers of Illinois is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron to their experienced and reputable physician team. Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron will practice at the Orland Park location. 

Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron’s areas of interest and expertise include fertility preservation, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and cost analysis of fertility care. She is part of a research project analyzing the impact of stress, anxiety and sleep dysfunction for patients undergoing fertility preservation and IVF treatment. Her work on the cost analysis of fertility care has been published in the Fertility & Sterility and the Chicago Tribune. 

Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron hard at work in the lab.

She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicago Hospitals, followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Northwestern University Hospital. She also serves as faculty at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, and previously served as the director of the fertility preservation program. 

Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron is a board certified physician who serves as a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Endocrine Society, and Society of Gynecologic Investigation. 

“As a mother, I can appreciate firsthand the incredible gift it is to be a parent,” Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron says. “As a doctor, I have the unique privilege of helping people become parents. The advances in reproductive technology have significantly increased patient’s success rates. It is imperative as a fertility specialist to help patients decipher the various treatment options and chose the one that is best for her. It is a true honor to assist couples on this journey to become parents.” 

Dr. Angie Beltsos, co-managing partner and physician, on behalf of Fertility Centers of Illinois, is eager to welcome Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron to the team. 

“We strive to provide state-of-the-art fertility care and positive patient outcomes,” she says. “Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron has the skill set and experience to enrich our practice and provide exemplary patient service. We are very happy to have her join the Fertility Centers of Illinois team.” 

For more than 30 years, Fertility Centers of Illinois has helped thousands of couples begin their families. Fertility Centers of Illinois offers cutting-edge fertility treatment technologies and practices to patients, and currently serves as the most renowned center in the Midwest. For more information visit www.fcionline.com

FCI Events: All of Februrary

This month, we are hosting a large number of events to make sure our patients and their families are happy and healthy in this new year! Here's our entire list of February events.

Date & Event Name
February 3: Couples Support Group - Glenview

5: Acupuncture, Pulling Down the Moon - Arlington Heights

6: Making Embryos at River North: The Day by Day Journey

7: Cracking the Door to Adoption - Glenview

8: Nutrition and Underlying Causes of Infertility, Pulling Down the Moon - Arlington Heights

10: Couples Support Group - Glenview

Couples Massage, Pulling Down the Moon - Chicago

15: Yoga Date Night, Pulling Down the Moon - Chicago

16: Yoga for Fertility, Pulling Down the Moon - Arlington Heights

21: Egg Donation: Does it Make Sense for You? - Chicago

23: Nutrition and Underlying Causes of Infertility - PDTM - Chicago

24: Couples Support Group - Glenview

27: Acupuncture, Pulling Down the Moon - Arlington Heights


We continue to support your fertility journey by offering a selection of  complimentary patient education seminars, holistic healing seminars, and support groups. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (877) 324-4483.