Who We Are

The Institute for Reproductive Medicine was founded in 2008 by combining the expertise of two highly successful independent practices. The teams from Oak Brook Fertility and Rinehart Center for Reproductive Medicine merged to create the Institute for Reproductive Medicine as it is known today. In 2016, we expanded our leading team again by welcoming Dr. Shweta Nayak from Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh. Since opening, we have remained committed to providing safe, advanced treatment options with compassion. We are proud to serve a broad patient population, including families from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and around the world. The Institute for Reproductive Medicine is recognized by numerous professional organizations, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

What We Do

The team at the Institute for Reproductive Medicine provides gold-standard infertility testing and procedures. We are committed to offering our patients a broad range of services. Prospective parents visit our Chicago offices for:

• Advanced reproductive surgery: Conditions such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids may require surgery. Many modern procedures are minimally invasive and do not require a lengthy recovery.

• Intrauterine insemination: This procedure is one of the most common fertility treatments. We often recommend intrauterine insemination for patients with unexplained infertility.

• In vitro fertilization: IVF is an excellent option for patients with endometriosis, a history of miscarriage, or low sperm count.

• Egg freezing: Egg freezing may be appropriate for people who want to become parents but prefer to wait until later in life.

• Egg and embryo donation: Donor eggs and embryos can help couples who cannot conceive without assistance. Let us know if you are interested in becoming a donor.

• LGBT reproductive services: We welcome members of the LGBT+ community to discuss fertility options such as third-party reproduction with our team.

• Sperm donation: Single women, same-sex female couples, and patients with male-factor infertility may consider donor sperm as a path to conception.

• Surrogacy: Surrogacy is an option for families who have difficulty conceiving. Let us know if you are interested in working with or becoming a gestational carrier.

• Endocrine testing: Endocrine testing evaluates thyroid dysfunction, which is often associated with infertility.

• Hysterosalpingogram: This assessment uses X-ray imaging to help evaluate a patient's fertility.

• Hysteroscopy: Hysteroscopy is minimally invasive and can evaluate and correct abnormalities of the uterine cavity.

• Laparoscopy: We recommend laparoscopy for diagnostic and treatment purposes involving the pelvic organs.

• Ovarian reserve testing: Ovarian reserve testing may be appropriate for women with infertility, a history of smoking, or a family history of menopause. Ask whether this test is right for you.

• Sonohysterography: This saline ultrasound allows us to view the inside of the uterus and investigate complex conditions.
  Semen analysis: An estimated 40% of infertility is related to male factors. Visit our clinic to learn more about male infertility testing.

• Genetic testing: Genetics plays an important role in infertility and conditions that can cause it. We offer genetic screening to help identify options for addressing your fertility concerns.