Laurence Jacobs, MD, trusted and respected by physicians and patients for over 25 years

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"As a fertility specialist, I am committed to developing a healthy partnership and relationship with each of my patients. I get tremendous satisfaction from what I do. Today’s reproductive science and advanced medical technologies provide many options for helping couples overcome their fertility problems and have the child they’ve always wanted, What I do every day makes a difference in people’s lives. At the end of the day, my true satisfaction comes from helping make the dreams of a family come true."

Jan. 2006 - Pioneer Press
Why Consider Genetic Testing?

Question: I am 40 years old, recently married, and my husband has severe male factor infertility with a very low sperm count under 2 million. My gynecologist suggested that we should see a Reproductive Endocrinologist (RE) for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) because of my age and the low sperm count... click here for more details and answer.

Feb. 2006 - Pioneer Press
What Are My Infertility Treatment Options?

Question: I am 36 years old, never been pregnant, but we have been trying for the past 18 months. My gynecologist determined I was not ovulating based on a very low progesterone blood test... click here for more details and answer.

Mar. 2006 - Pioneer Press
What to Expect During IVF

Question: I am 39, never pregnant and I was advised by my Ob/Gyn that I would need to see a Reproductive Endocrinologist for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) since my tubes are damaged due to a previous Chlamydia infection.... click here for more details and answer.

May 2006 - Pioneer Press
Insurance Coverage in Illinois for Infertility

Question: A friend of mine recently told me that there is a fertility bill in the State of Illinois that mandates better insurance coverage for infertility therapy.... click here for more details and answer.

June 2006 - Pioneer Press
Smoking Can Impair Fertility

Question: I am 39 years old, infertile for the past 15 months. I smoke one pack per day and I know that I need to stop smoking when I become pregnant. My OB/GYN recently stated that he was going to refer me to a reproductive endocrinologist and cautioned me to stop smoking in order to help my chances to get pregnant..... click here for more details and answer.

July 2006 - Pioneer Press
Seven Infertility Myths & Mistakes

Over the years, I have compiled an assortment of Infertility ‘Myths & Mistakes’ based on emails and patient’s questions. Hope this clears up some of the misconceptions.... click here for more details.

Aug. 2006 - Pioneer Press
Eight Infertility Myths & Mistakes

Sept. 2006 - Pioneer Press
Egg Freezing (Vitrification) - putting the biological clock on hold

Question: I am 37 years old, divorced the past 4 years. At present I am not in a serious relationship but I would love to be a mom some day. I know I am running out of time, but I don’t want to settle for donor sperm at this time....click here for more details and answer.

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