How to Be Happy Choosing an Egg Donor or Sperm Donor
Using an egg donor or sperm donor can mean that you’re going to have a baby that has someone else’s DNA. But you can still find a donor who feels like a natural fit for your family.
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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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New Hope Thanks to the Egg Donation Process
Debbie and her husband, Kevin, had a long list of medical issues standing in their way of becoming parents. But thanks to the egg donation process, she is now pregnant with their second child.
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.
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.
18 Fun Facts About Twins
Many people find twins fascinating, so our fertility experts decided to gather some facts to help you brush up on your twosome trivia.
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 IVF cycle failures, Amy & Matthew nearly gave up on a child. A decade later they came to LLU Center for Fertility for help getting pregnant.
Advanced Maternal Age: Clearing Up Perceptions about Celebrity Conceptions
Fertility experts explains why pregnant celebrities with advanced maternal age may be giving women false hope, and she provides real facts on fertility & age.
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.