Mouse Study Indicates Vitamin D3 May Actually Inhibit Early Embryo Growth
LLU Center for Fertility’s research on mouse embryos found that vitamin D3, often routinely recommended for pregnant women, could inhibit embryo growth.
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The Loma Linda University Center for Fertility & IVF has provided personalized, quality fertility care in the Inland Empire area for more than 25 years. As one of the longest standing fertility centers in southern California, our dedicated staff has helped thousands of couples realize their dreams of creating a family.
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Hope from Tragedy: Baby Kate, an Unmeasurable Gift from IVF
Stephanie and Steve started their journey to parenthood, seeking treatment at LLU Center for Fertility and IVF, then tragedy hit.
Testosterone Supplements: Helping Male Libido, Harming Male Fertility
LLU shares why an excess of testosterone does not increase male fertility, but can in fact result in a lower sperm count and in many cases, leaves a man with no sperm.
Fertility Treatment FAQs
Our doctors answer frequently asked questions from patients concerning fertility treatment, our policies, how IVF works & facts about fertility medication.
“If the First IVF Cycle Was Successful We Would Almost Have a Teenager by Now”
After four failed IVF cycles with another practice, Amy and Matthew nearly gave up on a child. A decade later the couple met with Dr. Bareh, who helped them get pregnant.
With Genetic Testing & IVF, Daughter Avoids Mom’s BRCA Mutation Woes
Grace added genetic testing to her fertility treatment to reduce the chance of passing down her genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancers.
What Is the Right Fertility Treatment for Me?
Christina had so many questions during her fertility treatment journey, but the question of what fertility clinic to go to was not one of them.
Why Genetic Testing Won’t Lead to Designer Babies
We separate fact from fiction when it comes to genetic testing and making designer babies. Find out the true benefits of genetic testing.
Loma Linda University Center for Fertility Adopts Next Generation Sequencing of DNA for Better IVF Success
Loma Linda University Center for Fertility uses the next generation sequencing (NGS) technology to screen embryos for genetic abnormalities that can result in miscarriages or birth defects.
“My Biological Clock Won’t Stop Me”
Loma Linda University Center for Fertility was there to help Audrey when she found out that at age 25 her biological clock was already working against her.