Innovations

Embryo ICU™

Our Embryo ICU embodies a unifying principle governing our facility: The value of individualized care. In our labs, the conditions under which each embryo develops are individually customized to optimize health and development. This is in contrast to most contemporary IVF practice in which all embryos are grown under identical conditions, resulting in the loss of 70%-80% of embryos.

Lyan Institute of Fertility Research (LIFE Research)

At our sister foundation, the Lyan Institute of Fertility Research (LIFE Research), we are seeking new ways to enhance normal embryo development. Much of our work focuses on understanding the mechanism by which human embryos fail to develop. These innovations are directly applied to our work in the Embryo ICU to further increase the success of IVF, lower the chance of miscarriage and provide insight into early embryo development. Our advanced molecular techniques enable us to search for genetic and metabolic deficiencies of embryos that fail to survive. This highly relevant research may have far-reaching implications for disease prevention and stem cell research.

Egg Freezing and Fertility Preservation

Our expertise in the field of egg freezing is unmatched. Dr. Jain conducted the largest prospective egg freezing study in North America yielding the highest pregnancy rate in the country (56%). He created the egg freezing program at USC, and he brings that resource to EFC. We also work closely with cancer specialists on a comprehensive program of fertility preservation. This technology is truly life-changing for women who are diagnosed with cancer and facing sterilizing chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

The Donor Egg Bank

Dr. Jain helped pioneer the next generation of egg donation in which frozen donor eggs are used. In his role as medical consultant for the frozen donor egg program, Dr. Jain achieved a pregnancy rate of 75%, representing the first eight couples to finish the program. This is the highest reported pregnancy rate from frozen donor eggs in the world. He was also instrumental in creating The Donor Egg Bank, one of only two egg donor agencies in the world to provide frozen donor eggs to couples seeking a pregnancy. Frozen donor eggs alleviate many of the difficulties associated with traditional egg donation including issues of cost, travel and scheduling (since donor and recipient must synchronize menstrual periods) and immediate availability of desired donors. Frozen eggs can be donated at a time convenient to the donor, obtained at a time convenient to the recipient and shipped anywhere in the country.

MindBodyWellness

Because fertility treatment impacts our patients both physically and emotionally, we have established our MindBodyWellness center and we encourage patients to utilize this empowering resource. The on-site retreat offers a program of counseling, coping strategies, acupuncture, massage, fitness and nutritional services, proven to both significantly reduce the physical symptoms associated with stress and anxiety and to increase the likelihood of conception.