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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

PCOS causes many cases of infertility. In fact, 90-95% of women who have ovulation-related infertility have PCOS, and many only learn of their diagnosis when they seek infertility help.  Here at Daniel Rostein, MD, FACOG, the Oak Brook, Illinois, infertility-focused medical practice of elite board-certified OB/GYN and fertility specialist Dr....

If you have extremely heavy menstrual bleeding, you’re not alone. Some studies show that up to one-third of American women experience heavy bleeding today.  At Daniel Rostein, MD, FACOG, the practice of esteemed board-certified OB/GYN and fertility expert Dr. Daniel Rostein, we specialize in detecting and treating the causes of...

Tubal ligation is technically classified as permanent birth control, so only women who don’t plan or want children should have the procedure. But, what seemed smart a few years ago may seem like a terrible decision today.  Studies show that 28% of women who undergo tubal ligation end up regretting...

If you’re struggling to get pregnant, reproductive surgery could be an important aspect of your infertility treatment. As a board-certified gynecology and infertility specialist, Daniel Rostein, MD, FACOG, provides comprehensive care in our Oak Brook, Illinois, office, from testing and diagnosis to infertility procedures.  While not as well known as...

When you want to know the myths (and the facts) about endometriosis, it’s best to hear them from an expert. Daniel Rostein, MD, FACOG, is a gynecology and infertility specialist with extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating endometriosis successfully.  Our Oak Brook, Illinois, office frequently sees patients who are confused, scared,...

PCOS is often thought of as a reproductive health issue. While that’s true, it reaches well beyond reproduction to affect your whole-person health and wellness.  Daniel Rostein, MD, FACOG, understands PCOS and the problems it causes. As a leading OB/GYN with extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management...

If you’re struggling with infertility and initial treatments like lifestyle changes haven’t helped you conceive, you aren’t alone. Infertility affects about 17.5% of adults worldwide, and it’s on the rise in America.  In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology that provides advanced tools and techniques to help you...

Are you on a quest to expand your family but facing challenges on your journey to parenthood? You aren’t alone. Infertility affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide, and understanding the various factors that can contribute to this condition is essential.  Infertility specialist and board-certified gynecologist Daniel Rostein, MD, FACOG,...

The reasons for this blog are several. It will not be the first time that I need to deal with this sensitive topic of telling patients that I will suggest weight management, reduce carbohydrates, decrease portion size, exercise, even suggest medication or surgery.  Fertility doctors, we do offer fertility treatment...

In the field of infertility and gynecology, some patients require surgical procedure. In the past, in every surgery we need to open the abdomen with a  single large incision.  At the present time we can offer M.I.S. as an alternative to open surgery, where we perform small little incisions in...

The tubal ligation reversal T.L.R. is a surgical procedure to restore fertility when a tubal ligation 'tubes tied'was performed. During a T.LR. the healthy portion of the fallopian tubes are reconnected, this may allow the capacity of the egg and sperm to move throughout the tubes and allows the sperm...

When i started wotking in the infertility field at the University of California in 1988, that was the beginning of a new era of ART (assisted reproductive technoloogies). IVF (invitro fertilization) was considered experimental as a consequence it was not covered or a benefit by any insurance company. It meant...

I enjoy when patients educate themselves regarding the options to make their experience more comfortable. Most of us google symptoms, and we sometimes self diagnose before we decide to see a doctor (or not). But be careful, this can be problematic. We can create panic for no real reason. Searching...

As a doctor I know that picking a good physician can be tricky and difficult at times.  Someone told me one time, as a rule, you should never recommend doctors or lawyers. Let me tell you, I think this is wrong. I myself ask friends and colleagues for recommendations in...

1. You should use your best common sense and your good instinct to pick your doctor. 2. Read, Read, and Read... The more you are informed the easier it will be to make the right choice.  3. Feel free to request a second opinion if you are not 100% confident....

Enodometriosis is a puzzling hormonal and immune desease affecting girls and women from as young  as 8 y.o. to post menopause.  Where endometrial tissue develops outside the uterus in other areas of the body such as abdomen, pelvis, ovaries, fallopian tubes, area between the vagina and the rectum, and the  outer surface of...