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Make your dreams a reality through IVF

Bring your dreams to life with one of the nation’s first private IVF clinics. At the forefront of defining standards of care and transparency, you’ll be well-equipped with 24-hour financing approval for US residents, industry-leading pricing, and a 40%+ greater chance of bringing home a baby than the average U.S. IVF clinic.¹

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In vitro fertilization is highly effective at treating infertility in men and women with modern advancements. In fact, IVF was used in 99% of all ART procedures in 2015. PFCLA has contributed to the advancements and innovations of IVF since 1993, performing over 20,000 IVF procedures since inception.

Why intended parents turn to IVF at PFCLA

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Familiar faces at every turn

You'll receive a dedicated care coordinator to oversee your care team of personalized nurses and your doctor. We pride ourselves in highly personalized and attentive support. Our doctors, not nurses, perform your ultrasounds.

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End-to-end support

When you come to PFCLA, you’ll have direct access to everyone -- from your doctor to our COO, CEO and more. We’ve been known to deliver needed medications in the middle of the night and drive three hours. So if you ever need anything -- from missing medications to travel paperwork -- we’ll get you what you need.

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Compassionate care

Finding out you may struggle with infertility isn’t an obstacle that’s easy to anticipate. You’ll be in the best of hands at PFCLA, supported by everyone from our knowledgeable, empathetic doctors to staff available at any hour to address any question.

 

What is in vitro fertilization?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an advanced form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) that helps infertile women and couples conceive. Through IVF, eggs are retrieved and then manually fertilized outside the body using a sperm sample from a woman’s partner or donor.

There are many ways to tailor the in vitro fertilization process for intended parents, from surrogacy and egg donation to mini IVF treatments for people searching for a lower-impact, less expensive approach to fertility. Let’s find out how you can build your family with PFCLA. 

 

The IVF process at PFCLA

When you come to PFCLA, you'll receive a dedicated care coordinator that will work with your physician to oversee every aspect of your fertility journey. You’ll receive a personalized team of nurses you’ll see each time you visit, and your doctor will spend time getting to know you and your partner. Whatever you’re looking for, your team is here to help. 

There are many steps in the IVF cycle, which begins at the start of a patient’s menstrual period. Once it’s time for your IVF cycle, your fertility specialists and doctors will require pre-treatment tests, which may include blood tests, ultrasounds, and semen analysis. 

After the eggs are retrieved, our laboratory treats the eggs and fertilizes them with sperm to create embryos. If desired, the embryos are biopsied to determine the gender and test for chromosomal abnormalities. When the time is right for the transfer, an embryo is selected and implanted into the uterus of the patient or surrogate to create a pregnancy. 

 

When to use IVF as an infertility treatment

IVF has helped many couples with fertility issues successfully conceive since its introduction into mainstream medicine in the 1980s, creating life for nearly five million babies. Since 1991, we’ve played a part in delivering 13,500 babies to parents all over the world through IVF.  

Good candidates for IVF include, but are not limited to: 

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Women with damaged fallopian tubes

Bypass tubal factor infertility with IVF to achieve a successful pregnancy without invasive surgery.

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Women with irregular cycles of ovulation

Many medications throughout the IVF cycle will prepare the uterus’ lining to optimize the chances of a successful conception.

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Same-sex couples

For members of the LGBTQ+ community, third-party IVF can bring your dreams to life.

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Male factor infertility

Increase your chances of a conception with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) during IVF.

However, understand that IVF may not be as effective for: 

  • Women over 37 years of age (it’s urgent you act quickly for IVF or fertility preservation)
  • Women with trouble producing healthy eggs 
  • Women with no interest in getting an outside donor

Additionally, those who are in same-sex relationships or are intended single parents can achieve their dream of building a family through IVF. 

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Understanding IVF outcomes and side effects

Your nurses and doctors will cover the IVF outcomes and side effects you might expect during and after the procedure. When a woman is undergoing IVF treatment, the required fertility drugs can increase specific hormone levels, such as progesterone, to prepare the body for pregnancy. Just as when progesterone levels rise naturally during pregnancy, a patient’s increased progesterone levels during IVF may cause fatigue.

During treatments, your doctor and team of nurses will talk you through all of your concerns to get peace of mind. You can also ask for emotional support resources if needed -- we want you to feel prepared and comfortable during your IVF treatments.

Some helpful resources could be therapy for trauma-related events to previous pregnancies, talking to couples who have successfully undergone IVF, or joining a support group for couples going through the same process. If these are of interest to you or your partner, let your PFCLA team know.

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Next steps for your IVF journey

Building a family has never been more accessible and successful. If you’re coping with infertility blues or looking to start your family but don’t know how, you don’t have to wait any longer to take steps toward this dream. 

The fertility specialists at Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your options. Contact us today to get started.

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Undergoing fertility treatments can be exhausting, scary and expensive. Picking the right clinic can mean the world of a difference, and the PFCLA team is passionately committed to helping you achieve your dreams of starting a family.

If you have not had success with other fertility treatments or doctors, our specialists may be able to help. Contact us today to get started.

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