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The Center for Reproductive Health at UCSF Medical Center is home to leading experts in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

At the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, we are proud to offer you a compassionate and innovative program staffed by a diverse interdisciplinary team that has expertise from some of the top programs in the country. All of our physicians have extensive experience and are board-certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Our expertise is complemented by the commitment and care of a large team of professionals, including genetic counselors, psychologists, male reproductive health specialists, top quality nurses and a detail-oriented office staff. We are extremely proud of the exceptional doctorate level embryology staff working in our laboratory to maximize success for all individuals and couples who choose to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in our program. At UCSF, we are fortunate to have experienced, compassionate nurses who are committed to the philosophy of our practice: respecting and supporting patients’ medical and emotional needs. Our office staff is also very knowledgeable and can assist you with all aspects of your administrative needs to make the process as smooth as possible. Everyone deserves the right to understand their reproductive potential and how it affects their reproductive options. We understand that many of the decisions you have made, and those you will make, are not easy choices and are frequently accompanied by stress and ambiguity. We all share the highest standards in the delivery of care and believe an inter-disciplinary practice offers you the best option for fertility treatment. Our goal is to support you with compassion, innovation and expertise. It is our hope, and intention, to make this journey as comfortable as possible for you.

03/20/2026

When a transfer doesn’t work, the instinct is often to do more testing.

This UCSF study looked closely at one of the most commonly ordered tests: chronic endometritis (CE).

Researchers followed 271 fertility patients undergoing IVF and analyzed endometrial biopsies using standardized methods.

Here’s what they found:

• CE was uncommon, present in just 7.4% of patients
• It was not more common in patients with prior failed transfers
• It did not correlate with other markers used to evaluate the uterine environment (BCL6 or ERA)

Even in patients with multiple failed transfers, CE remained rare.

This challenges a common assumption in fertility care: that inflammation in the uterus is a major driver of implantation failure.

The takeaway is not that testing is bad. It is that testing should be targeted.

At UCSF, research like this helps refine care so patients avoid unnecessary interventions and focus on what actually improves outcomes.

Read this study and more in our published research database available at https://crh.ucsf.edu/research

03/19/2026

If you’ve already started treatment, you’ve probably heard the basics.

These are the questions that go deeper, the ones that clarify whether your care is truly individualized or just following a standard pathway.

At this stage, it’s not just about doing treatment. It’s about understanding the strategy behind it.

You deserve to know:
• Why this protocol
• What happens next
• What success actually means in your specific cycle

That level of clarity can change both your experience and your outcomes.

Save this for your next consult or follow-up.

03/16/2026

When an IVF cycle doesn’t go as expected, patients often ask whether changing stimulation protocols will improve their chances.

A study of more than 4,400 IVF patients examined whether switching ovarian stimulation protocols between cycles improved laboratory outcomes.

The results were surprising. Changing protocols generally did not improve fertilization, embryo development, or euploid embryo rates.

In fact, repeating the same protocol showed small improvements in some outcomes.

This research highlights an important reality in fertility care: outcomes are influenced by many factors, and major protocol changes are not always the solution.

Evidence like this helps physicians guide patients toward the most thoughtful approach for future cycles.

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03/13/2026

At UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, our physicians do not just practice medicine. They publish the research that shapes it.

We created a public database of our peer-reviewed studies so you can make decisions based on evidence, not assumptions.

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03/12/2026

Infertility research shouldn’t stay in a lab. It should change treatment.

At UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, research and patient care are inseparable.

This work is only possible because of patients who choose to participate.

We are currently enrolling studies in fertility, PCOS, fertility preservation, recurrent loss, and more.

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03/10/2026

A 2023 review published in The FASEB Journal by Giudice et al. reframes endometriosis as more than a pelvic condition. It is a systemic inflammatory disease shaped by immune dysfunction, altered hormone signaling, genetic susceptibility, and structural inequities in care.

This matters for patients navigating pain and infertility.
It matters for clinicians working to shorten time to diagnosis.
It matters for researchers advancing precision medicine.

The future of endometriosis care depends on:

• Earlier and noninvasive diagnostics
• Molecular phenotyping
• AI-driven risk prediction
• Equitable access to advanced care
• Personalized treatment strategies

At UCSF, our physician-scientists are contributing to the evidence base shaping that future.

Explore our published endometriosis research database to dive deeper into the science driving change.

https://crh.ucsf.edu/research

03/09/2026

Pregnancy loss deserves answers.

The HOPE/TRIOS Study is working to uncover genetic patterns linked to recurrent pregnancy loss and move research forward with purpose and urgency.

By joining, you may have the option to participate in genetic sequencing studies and, in some cases, receive results that could inform next steps.

Interested in learning more?
Email pregnancyloss@ucsf.edu

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03/06/2026

Reading research can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to make decisions about your fertility.

Save this post for the next time you come across a study in the news. Share it with a partner or friend who sends you medical articles and asks, “Is this legit?” 📚

If you want a trusted place to start, we have created a new published research database with easy to read summaries for every study. Each paper included meets criteria for strong study design, so you can feel confident you are reviewing high quality evidence.

Explore it here: https://crh.ucsf.edu/research

Evidence matters. The right information can change everything.

03/04/2026

What does “evidence-based” actually mean in fertility care?

It means decisions are guided by the strength of the data, not trends, not anecdotes, and not marketing claims.

Not all studies carry the same weight. Randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews provide stronger evidence than small observational reports. Understanding that hierarchy changes how you evaluate what you read online.

If you are navigating treatment, insurance decisions, or second opinions, knowing how evidence is graded matters.

Save this post for future reference.
Share it with someone who is researching fertility options.

Explore our published research database through the link https://crh.ucsf.edu/research

03/02/2026

Fertility research is powerful. But for many patients, it feels inaccessible.

It can be difficult to identify credible studies, understand what they mean, or determine whether they reflect the expertise of the clinic you are considering.

We created a Published Research Library to change that.

This single, continuously updated document compiles published research from our experts at UCSF’s Center for Reproductive Health. It is transparent, organized, and rooted in peer-reviewed science.

Our commitment to innovation is not theoretical. It shows up in the data we publish and the care we provide every day.

If you value evidence-based medicine, this is where to start.

Explore the research at the link in our bio.

02/27/2026

Today we’re celebrating Thank a Fellow Day 🤍

Our Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellows have already completed four years of OB GYN training and are now pursuing advanced, specialized expertise in fertility care. They are deeply involved in patient care, from ultrasound monitoring to saline sonograms, intrauterine inseminations, and egg retrievals.

Behind every early morning monitoring appointment and every carefully timed procedure is a physician committed to mastering this field with focus and compassion.

At UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, our senior physicians are dedicated to training the next generation of exceptional fertility specialists. Academic rigor. Hands on experience. A shared mission to advance reproductive medicine.

If a fellow has been part of your journey, help us thank them below 💙

02/26/2026

If you have ever fallen down a late night PubMed or Google rabbit hole before your consult, this is for you.

Fertility care is full of bold claims and add ons. What matters is whether the data holds up.

At UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, our physicians design, publish, and apply research every day. We compiled our published studies into a public, living database so you can see the evidence behind your care.

Evidence first. Always.

Explore it at the link in our bio.

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