Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of ovulatory infertility, affecting nearly 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. While PCOS can make it harder to conceive, the right combination of medical treatment and lifestyle strategies can help many people achieve a healthy pregnancy. At the UCSF Multidisciplinary PCOS Clinic, we take an integrated…
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Egg Freezing in Your 20s vs. 30s: What to Know About Timing, Success Rates, and Cost
In the last decade, egg freezing—also known as oocyte cryopreservation—has become an increasingly common fertility preservation option for women across the United States. Nearly 14,000 women elected to freeze their eggs in 2018 alone, according to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). But when is the best time to freeze your eggs—your 20s or…
Expanded Access to Fertility Care in the East Bay: UCSF Berkeley Outpatient Center
We have exciting news for our East Bay patients! Starting April 1st, we are expanding access to care at the UCSF Berkeley Outpatient Center (BOPC) to better serve you. These expanded hours will provide more convenient options for monitoring and ultrasound visits, all delivered by our skilled Nurse Practitioners. New UCSF Berkeley Outpatient Center (BOPC)…
Celebrating a Milestone in Reproductive Healthcare: Introducing the Clinical Reproductive Biologist Licensure in California
Our very own senior embryologist, Salustiano Ribeiro, M.Sc., TS(ABB), ELS/ALS(AAB), has been instrumental in the establishment of a new personnel licensure category for Clinical Reproductive Biologists in California. This achievement is a testament to our team’s dedication to advancing reproductive health through scientific innovation and education.
Preparing Emotionally For Your IVF Cycle
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is a medical process that can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Each person’s experience of IVF is different. That’s why it is crucial to be emotionally ready for your IVF cycle so you can be best prepared for any outcome. In this article, we provide some tips to help you…