a variety of treatments; one type of care
Marin Fertility Center provides highly-attentive reproductive medicine and expertise in all aspects of infertility care. These include, but are not limited to the following areas of specialization. We also emphasize access to experimental treatments and offer fertility preservation therapies for women with cancer or benign conditions that threaten their reproductive lifespan.
conventional in vitro fertilization
Introduced into clinical practice over 30 years ago, in vitro fertilization (IVF) currently offers the best overall chance for conception. Conventional IVF involves surgically retrieving eggs from the ovary and coupling them with sperm in the laboratory to create embryos. After a 3-5 days of growth, the embryos are then transferred into the uterus for implantation. more
moderate in vitro fertilization
Moderate IVF™ is our trademarked gentle ovarian stimulation alternative to conventional IVF. The goal of Moderate IVF is to use a minimal amount of fertility medication to promote the development of a moderate quantity of eggs. more
natural cycle IVF/M
Pioneered by our own Dr. Chian, Natural Cycle IVF/M is a novel treatment strategy which combines two complementary laboratory techniques to effectively attempt assisted conception without the use of fertility medications. more
egg freezing
For women not yet ready to start a family, recent advances in egg freezing technology have made the planned postponement of motherhood a reality. more
donor eggs and third party reproduction
Our highly-successful donor egg program is offered to women seeking an alternative to attempting pregnancy with their own eggs. more
fertility preservation
Fertility preservation encompasses all medical interventions designed to sustain one’s reproductive capability in the face of fertility-threatening conditions. The need for fertility preservation commonly arises when cancer patients are confronted with treatments (such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery) that can potentially affect their reproductive organs. Other medical conditions threatening future fertility include certain infectious diseases and inflammatory processes. more
in vitro maturation
In vitro maturation (IVM) is an experimental infertility treatment that is currently gaining attention as an alternative to traditional IVF. IVM involves the removal of eggs from an ovary before they are fully developed and allowing them to finish their growth process under laboratory conditions. These “in vitro” matured eggs can then be fertilized and used to achieve pregnancy in the same way as in IVF. more
intrauterine insemination
During intercourse, semen is deposited in the vagina and sperm quickly ascend the female reproductive tract in search of an egg. An average ejaculate contains more than 250 million sperm, but most are lost during their journey and, by the time sperm reach their destination, it is estimated that only a few hundred remain. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) attempts to improve upon this process. By placing sperm directly into the uterus, a greater number are available and in closer proximity to the egg. The end result: fertilization and pregnancy are more likely to occur. more
reproductive surgery
Dramatic improvements in IVF success over the past two decades have greatly diminished the importance of reproductive surgery. Nevertheless, reproductive anatomic pathology is not uncommon and surgery may be indicated during your fertility evaluation and therapy. Inspired by the difficulties he encountered when trying to access a minimally-invasive surgical procedure for his son, Dr. Uzelac is committed to always making available to his patients the latest and most innovative techniques. more
complimentary consultation
Please fill out our fertility consult form to take advantage of a complimentary, 20-minute telephone or virtual consultation with Dr. Uzelac regarding your options, or phone us at 415.925.9404.
Embryo at the 2-cell stage.
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The Marin Fertility Center provides highly-attentive reproductive medicine and expertise in all aspects of infertility care. These include: in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), ovulation induction, frozen embryo transfer, third party reproduction, male infertility/andrology, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, and reproductive surgery. We also emphasize access to experimental treatments such as in vitro maturation (IVM) and offer fertility preservation therapies for women with cancer or benign conditions that threaten their reproductive lifespan. Dr. Peter Uzelac, our physician and medical director, is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is also a member of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI). Dr. Uzelac launched one of the first successful IVM programs in the United States.