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.

Patient Testimonial: Amazing FCI Nurses

FCI Remembers Dr. Kevin Lederer

With great sadness, the Fertility Centers of Illinois family would like to share the loss of our beloved colleague, Dr. Kevin Lederer.

Dr. Lederer dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in women’s health and reproductive medicine, and he has left an indelible impression on the countless lives that he has touched.  As President and Managing Partner of FCI, Dr. Lederer collaborated with our medical team to establish a patient-centered standard of quality care that has served to define our medical practice to this day.

Dr. Lederer was passionate in his efforts to help patients overcome the hurdles of infertility and achieve their family-building dreams.  He was an inspiration to all with his commitment to patients and compassion for others.  He will always be remembered for his larger-than-life presence and robust personality. His booming laughter will continue to echo through our halls for years to come.

Kevin J. Lederer, MD Tribute

Happy 2013!

All of us here at the Fertility Centers of Illinois would like to wish everyone a happy & healthy 2013!

This year can be anything you make it - all you have to do is take that first step and the future is yours. Sure, that first step may be a little difficult to take, but you can do it!

Make your 2013 something to remember - and if growing your family is something you'd like to pursue this year, please visit our WEBSITE to fill out our online consultation form. You can also give us a call at 877.324.4483 to directly speak with our FCI fertility counselors today.

We're here for you in 2013 and beyond!

Happy New Year!
The FCI Family

Boosting Fertility Through Natural Treatment: Part 2

If the stress of trying to conceive is bringing you down, natural treatment options can give you a boost. Fertility Centers of Illinois works in conjunction with Eastern Healing to offer a wide array of options.

Not only can natural treatment options decrease stress – they can help you get pregnant. In a Harvard study, 55% of women who participated in mind and body programs got pregnant, compared to 20% who did not.

5 Benefits of Natural Treatment: 

1. Increases blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
2. Strengthens uterine lining
3. Equalizes stress hormones
4. Improves sperm count, motility and morphology
5. Encourages relaxation, mental clarity and mindfulness  

Peter Harvey, owner of Eastern Healing, has helped countless couples boost their fertility and decrease stress during infertility treatment. 

“Building a family is exciting, but the stress that results from infertility treatment can take a toll on couples,” he says.  “Most of my patients don’t even realize they have underlying low-level anxiety problems, which can be easily helped through a variety of options.”

Natural treatment options can come in many forms:

Acupuncture

Read more on acupuncture for fertility here.

Chinese Diet Therapy

Read more on Chinese Diet Therapy for fertility here.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Read more on Chinese Herbal Medicine for fertility here.

Meditation & Breathing Techniques

Read more on Meditation & Breathing Techniques for fertility here.

Massage

Read more on Massage for fertility here.

Yoga

Read more on Yoga for fertility here.

Natural treatment options and medical treatment options are detailed in this YouTube video.

For more information visit: http://www.fcionline.com/ or www.easternhealing.org.