Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

The Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) program offers the latest technology and compassionate, personalized care to assist people who wish to become parents, including a variety of services for both male and female fertility concerns. 

Our couples clinic is the first of its kind in the area to allow a couple go through the evaluation and treatment journey simultaneously as they begin to identify the infertility factors in an efficient manner. This provides a greater understanding by the couple about fertility issues, helps them cope with the emotional aspects together and ultimately provides a more coordinated effort by the team to offer time-effective and cost-effective care.

History

The University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics has provided Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility care to people from all parts of the country since 1974. It was the first program in the state of Wisconsin and the fifth in the United States to offer in vitro fertilization (IVF). In July 1984, the first baby in Wisconsin was born resulting from an IVF procedure. That procedure was performed at the University of Wisconsin. From the beginning of Assisted Reproductive Technology, the University of Wisconsin has been at the forefront of science and continues to be a leader today.

Our Team

Our expert team of endocrinologists, clinical psychologists, embryologists and nursing support staff are among the finest in the country. As a team, we offer the full complement of fertility and reproductive medical treatment combining the latest reproductive technologies with the highest standards of patient care.

Highest Standards

The program adheres to the standards of our professional organization, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and is registered by the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).

Wegrzynowicz publishes in Biology of Reproduction

Andrea Wegrzynowicz, PhD, postdoctoral trainee in the Division of Reproductive Sciences and the Stanic Lab, is lead author on a new study in Biology of Reproduction that was featured as a BoR Editor’s Choice article in the Society for the Study of Reproduction monthly newsletter! Co-authors on the study include Soma Banerjee,... more

Cooney presents Healthy Women Community Talk on third-party reproduction

Members of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and colleagues at UW Health Fertility Care presented a Healthy Women Community Talk on April 22, 2026. Laura Cooney, MD, MS, associate professor in the Division of REI; Kristen Wilkinson, PsyD, clinical psychologist in reproductive and women’s health psycho... more

UW Health shares Cooney’s fertility care patient story

Laura Cooney, MD, associate professor in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, was recently spotlighted in a UW Health article highlighting her expert PCOS and reproductive endocrinology knowledge and care. The article focuses on the fertility story of patient Diedre, who conceived three children through... more
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