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Megan Sax, M.D.

Board Certified Board Certified

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Eligible

Languages Languages

  • Spanish
Chicago on Chestnut LocationChicago on Chestnut, IL
Warrenville LocationWarrenville, IL
Hinsdale LocationHinsdale, IL
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“I LOVED working with Fertility Centers of Illinois. They are considerate, competent, and efficient. They respond to changes well and are very adaptive to requests. I have donated multiple times and this was my favorite clinic by FAR to work with.”

– Mandy B.

When they say, “Your miracle. Our mission,” it’s true. Today, we are holding our precious miracle! We are forever grateful.

I had done it all – finished college, completed grad school, traveled the world, had a successful career, and bought a house. Just shy of 40 years old, I still hadn’t found Mr. Right. But I didn’t want to give up on my dream of becoming a mother. So I decided to do it on my own.

– Anonymous patient

We have such a special bond since (our son) is Dana’s biological child, but yet I carried him through pregnancy.

– Kira and Dana, proud moms of sons Maverick and Ryker

It’s such a huge thing to even make a call for an appointment to a Fertility Clinic. While the situation is frustrating and heartbreaking, EVERYONE at FCI has been so generous, kind, and truly treats you as though you are their only patient and getting you a baby is their only goal.

– Former Patient

This location is absolutely amazing. This clinic takes the time to get to know their patients. We’ve never felt so comfortable and informed on every single detail throughout the entire process.

Biography

 

Megan Sax, M.D. provides compassionate care and education to her patients, empowering them to confidently navigate the journey towards parenthood. Her specialties include fertility preservation, PCOS management, chronic pelvic pain, recurrent pregnancy loss, and LGBTQIA+ healthcare.

Dr. Sax is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She earned her medical degree at Rush Medical College, followed by an OBGYN residency at the University of Cincinnati where she stayed to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She has displayed exemplary leadership skills in the reproductive health community and has served as the American College of OBGYN (ACOG) Chair of Ohio, a resident representative on the Council on Resident Education in OBGYN (CREOG) Board of Directors, and the Associate Member Chair for the Associate Member Chair for the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI). Her accolades include multiple awards for teaching and humanism, and she is active in spreading awareness on reproductive health via social media.

Dr. Sax is dedicated to fostering an environment where informed decisions pave the way to patients realizing dreams of parenthood, embodying her belief in the power of knowledge and empathy in the journey toward fertility.

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  • Medical School: Rush University Medical College
  • Residency: The University of Cincinnati
  • Fellowship: The University of Cincinnati
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
  • University of Cincinnati Clarence R. McLain Jr. Award for Medical Student Teaching
  • University of Cincinnati Espirit de Corps AwardFellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • University of Cincinnati Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Minimally Invasive Surgery Award
  • University of Cincinnati Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Family Planning Award
  • University of Cincinnati Reproductive Endocrinology Departmental Award
  • Sax, Megan R. MD; Pavlovic, Zoran MD; DeCherney, Alan H. MD. Inconsistent Mandated Access to Fertility Preservation: A Review of Relevant State Legislation. Obstetrics & Gynecology 135(4):p 848-851, April 2020.
  • Kim, Ashley S. MD; Sax, Megan R. MD; Pavolvic, Zoran J. MD; Jabara, Sami I. MD; DeCherney, Alan H. MD. Lesbian Women Undergoing Assisted Reproduction: Diverse, But Not Different. Obstetrics & Gynecology 136(3):p 543-547, September 2020.
  • Sax MR, Lawson AK. Emotional Support for Infertility Patients: Integrating Mental Health Professionals in the Fertility Care Team. Women. 2022; 2(1):68-75. https://doi.org/10.3390/women2010008
  • Sax MR, Warwar RE, Dysart SE, Karnitis VJ. Interstitial Ectopic Pregnancy in a 34-Year-Old Woman After Removal of Essure Microinserts and Reversal of Hysteroscopic Sterilization. Am J Case Rep. 2022.
  • Wilhoite, Morgan N. DO; Warwar, Rachel E. MD; Starostanko, Andrea N. MD; Sax, Megan R. MD. Analysis of the Literature and Patient Counseling Considerations for Planned Oocyte Cryopreservation. Obstetrics & Gynecology 140(1):p 102-105, July 2022.
  • Sax, Megan R. MD*; Pettengill, Grace BSc; Hasija, Abhinav MSc; Ferrara, Brycen BS; Frias, Olivia MSN; Riazzi, Abbey MSPAS; Spitznagel, Elizabeth MSN; Burns, Karen MD*,; Strine, Andrew C. MD*,; Rios, Julie Sroga MD*,. Factors Associated With Fertility Preservation in a Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Population. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 44(7):p 369-375, October 2022.
  • Megan R. Sax, Carolyn Nietupski, Rachel E. Warwar, Andreja Moset Zupan, Emily G. Hurley, Stacey C. Schutte, Stressed Out: How Forces from Uterine Contractions Influence Fibroid Progression, a Narrative Review, F&S Reviews, 2024
  • Sax, Megan R. et al. A 3D MODEL OF UTERINE FIBROID CELLULAR RESPONSE TO COMPRESSION: EXAMINING MECHANOTRANSDUCTION IN FIBROID PATHOGENESIS. Fertility and Sterility, Volume 122, Issue 1, e64 – e65, 2024.

Q&A

I love connecting with my patients and giving them hope and encouragement to pursue life-changing treatment.

I knew I wanted to be an OBGYN at a young age, but it was in college, when I was studying Neuroscience, that I was drawn to Reproductive Endocrinology. I was fascinated by the complex pathways involved and excited by the opportunity to utilize science to help patients achieve their reproductive goals.  

I love making patients feel comfortable and confident.

I am proud of being recognized by my colleagues, trainees, and patients as a compassionate leader and effective teacher.

I am interested in all areas of reproductive health, but I am especially interested in those with unique challenges that require significant patience and attention to detail, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), chronic pelvic pain, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), LGBTQ health care, and advocacy.

I spend time with family and friends, usually outdoors when we can! I love playing and watching sports. My husband and I are huge college football fans and rivals since he is an Ohio State Buckeye!

I enjoy singing and dancing but am terrible at both! I played team sports growing up and had no talent in theater, but I love musicals. I am always willing to do karaoke and take every opportunity to dance around the kitchen.

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