UCSF Center for Reproductive Health

UCSF Center for Reproductive Health 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.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are becoming more common.So is this question:Can I stay on them during fertili...
04/06/2026

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are becoming more common.
So is this question:

Can I stay on them during fertility treatment?

The answer depends on your plan and your timeline.

If you’re planning an egg retrieval (not an immediate transfer):

• Injectable GLP-1s are typically stopped at your baseline ultrasound
• Oral GLP-1s are usually stopped around your trigger day

If you’re planning to conceive or move forward with a transfer:
GLP-1 medications are generally stopped at least 2 months before conception

These medications can play an important role in metabolic health, but timing them correctly is critical for both safety and outcomes.

Every plan is individualized. Your care team will guide you based on your treatment goals and timeline.

Have questions about your medications and next steps? Drop them below or send us a message.

04/03/2026

Embryo development in motion

A lot is happening behind the scenes before transfer day.

Carry on.

Alt text: Time-lapse of an embryo developing from fertilization through blastocyst stage and hatching in an IVF lab setting

We don’t talk about this enough.Sometimes, on one of the most important days of treatment, producing a s***m sample just...
04/02/2026

We don’t talk about this enough.

Sometimes, on one of the most important days of treatment, producing a s***m sample just… doesn’t happen.

It’s more common than people think, and it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.

At UCSF, we have a clear protocol to support you in the moment. That means real options, medical support when appropriate, and a coordinated team making sure your cycle stays on track.

You’re not alone in this. And you’re not the first.

Today, we’re continuing our National Doctors’ Day recognition by celebrating our fellows.These physicians are not only a...
03/30/2026

Today, we’re continuing our National Doctors’ Day recognition by celebrating our fellows.

These physicians are not only advancing their expertise in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, they are actively shaping the future of patient care through research, innovation, and hands-on clinical work.

At UCSF, fellows are an essential part of our care team. They bring fresh perspective, academic rigor, and deep commitment to every patient they support.

The future of fertility care is being trained right here.

Today we honor the physicians guiding patients through one of life’s most meaningful journeys.At UCSF Center for Reprodu...
03/30/2026

Today we honor the physicians guiding patients through one of life’s most meaningful journeys.

At UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, our doctors combine clinical expertise with compassion, helping individuals and families navigate fertility care with clarity, precision, and support.

Thank you for the care you provide, the trust you build, and the futures you help create.

Happy National Doctors’ Day.

Driving down 101 lately feels like you need a translator just to read the billboards.So we made one you don’t have to de...
03/27/2026

Driving down 101 lately feels like you need a translator just to read the billboards.

So we made one you don’t have to decode.

In a city full of noise, jargon, and a lot of big promises, sometimes the message can be simple. If you’re in the middle of something hard, especially your fertility journey, this is your reminder that progress doesn’t always look flashy. It looks like showing up, one step at a time. 💙

When it comes to fertility care, the quality of information matters.We’ve launched a new research database from the UCSF...
03/26/2026

When it comes to fertility care, the quality of information matters.

We’ve launched a new research database from the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, designed to give patients and providers direct access to peer-reviewed fertility research across IVF, egg freezing, PCOS, ovarian aging, and more.

“Our goal is to make high-quality fertility research more accessible, transparent, and useful for patients. This database reflects UCSF’s commitment to advancing care through evidence and sharing that knowledge openly.”
— Elena Hoskin, MPH, CCRA

If you’re searching for trusted, evidence-based fertility information, this is a place to start.

Explore the database through the link in our bio.

Alt text: Graphic featuring a quote from Elena Hoskin about making fertility research more accessible, alongside UCSF Center for Reproductive Health branding.

When a transfer doesn’t work, the instinct is often to do more testing.This UCSF study looked closely at one of the most...
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

If you’ve already started treatment, you’ve probably heard the basics.These are the questions that go deeper, the ones t...
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.

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

Comment RESEARCH and we'll send you a link to our published research database

At UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, our physicians do not just practice medicine. They publish the research that sha...
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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Share it with someone who needs clarity.
Comment “RESEARCH” and we will send the link.

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.

Comment “RESEARCH” if you would like to know more.

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