What's New at The IVF Institute-Chicago

Carolyn B. Coulam, MD joined us in May at our new Chicago location. Dr. Coulam is world-renown for her knowledge and research in recurrent pregnancy loss, reproductive immunology and high-tech ultrasonography. She is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and former Division Director of REI at the Mayo Clinic, MN, where she founded the Mayo’s first IVF Clinic.

Dr. Coulam is the proud mother of ten children and prouder grandmother of seven grandchildren. It is with very special insight, that Dr. Coulam brings her expertise and patient-centered skills to our practice and to each her patients.

3-D Ultrasonography Arrives at The IVF Institute-Chicago!

Do your patients want a clear picture of their unborn child … a way to enhance the bonding process…a keepsake? Patients have a difficult time seeing their babies in a 2D ultrasound image that most ultrasound machines produce. We will be happy to provide them with a three dimensional (3D) view -- and pictures -- of their baby during the first trimester of pregnancy. Patients need simply call our offices to schedule a 3D ultrasound appointment. All scans will be for the patient’s personal use and viewing pleasure only and will not include any diagnostic imaging. Our office will supply you with written material to distribute to your patients to let them know about this new service.

Would defined images of uterine anomalies assist you in the diagnosis and treatment of your patients? Dr. Coulam is willing to help you gain more information about your patients through 3D ultrasound. She can provide isolated images, at your request, of uterine and ovarian structures. Many clinicians find that this is most helpful in documenting pre-operative conditions, and post-operative outcomes. With a simple prescription from you (that includes the structures you want scanned), your patient may schedule an ultrasound appointment and we will provide you with a 3D ultrasonic image and written description of the image. This service is intended to enhance your relationship with your patient. All patients will be instructed to contact their referring physician for ultrasound results. Please feel free to contact us to discuss how our new technology may be able to help you in the care of your patients.