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Life IVF Center

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Egg Donation , Embryo donation , Gender Selection , Genetics , ICSI , Insemination (IUI) , Natural IVF , Social Freezing , Spermbank , Surrogacy

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About Life IVF Center

Life IVF Center is a fertility and reproductive medicine clinic located in Southern California, with state‑of‑the‑art offices in Irvine (3500 Barranca Pkwy, Suite 300) and Arcadia (289 W Huntington Dr, Suite 400), specializing in personalized IVF and Precision ART™ treatment for individuals and families of all formats. The center offers a full spectrum of services including conventional and Mini IVF, IUI, egg and embryo freezing, comprehensive genetic testing, platelet‑rich plasma therapy, LGBTQ family building, and third‑party reproduction such as donor eggs, sperm and gestational carriers, as well as travel fertility programs and flexible financing packages. Leveraging cutting‑edge technology and a Precision Treatment philosophy, the clinic emphasizes modern science, tailored care plans, and accessible, affordable options while reporting strong success rates on its “Life IVF Success Rates” page. A multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Frank Yelian, Dr. Jackson Wu, Dr. Salman Okour, Dr. Michelle Yu and supported by FNPs Vivian Duong and Samira Shir provides compassionate, evidence‑based care, and patients benefit from complimentary consultations, educational webinars, a secure patient portal, dedicated financing assistance, and extensive website accessibility features designed for diverse abilities.

Why choose Life IVF Center?

check_circle Expert Dr. Yelian leadership
Dr. Yelian designs precision IVF protocols tailored to each patient, employing mini‑IVF and low‑dose regimens that have resulted in successful pregnancies for women in their 40s and for couples with complex histories. Multiple accounts cite his clear explanations, confidence during consultations, and hands‑on involvement during retrievals and transfers. His surgical skill is described as gentle, with at least one patient noting a painless egg retrieval.
check_circle Compassionate staff support
Nurses, embryologists, and front‑desk team members consistently provide kind, attentive care, answering questions in detail and offering emotional reassurance during stressful moments. Specific staff such as Debbie, Naomi, and Molly are praised for their availability and empathy, contributing to a welcoming clinic atmosphere.
check_circle Affordable pricing structure
Patients repeatedly mention that Life IVF Center offers lower medication costs, reasonable embryo storage fees, and overall treatment prices that are competitive within Southern California. Several reviewers highlight the ability to purchase medications directly at the clinic, reducing additional pharmacy expenses.
check_circle High success outcomes
The clinic reports numerous successful cycles, including first‑try pregnancies, multiple live births, and positive genetic testing results. Success stories span a range of ages and diagnoses, reinforcing the perception of effective clinical results.

What to watch out for at Life IVF Center?

warning Inconsistent pain management
At least one patient experienced severe pain during an awake egg retrieval, describing the procedure as traumatic and noting a lack of anesthesia despite a single follicle. The incident involved prolonged needle manipulation and forced re‑entry, leading to lasting discomfort.
warning Communication lapses
Several individuals report delayed or absent responses to phone calls, portal messages, and email inquiries, with some waiting weeks for follow‑up after cycle failures. One patient described a lack of post‑procedure contact and difficulty scheduling appointments through the patient portal.
warning Billing and storage disputes
Unexpected charges for embryo storage and surprise bills have been cited, with some patients receiving threatening letters about collections for fees they claim were never agreed upon. These financial surprises have contributed to perceptions of a lack of transparency.
warning Perceived generic protocols
A subset of patients feels that treatment plans were not sufficiently customized, noting repeated cycles with identical medication regimens despite requests for adjustments. This perception of a one‑size‑fits‑all approach contrasts with the clinic’s advertised personalized care.

Life IVF Center - Patient Reviews

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Jennif*****

2 months ago

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This is the most efficient and responsive clinic I have ever worked with. Everyone has been so incredibly helpful and supportive. I’m just starting my egg retrieval but so far it’s been great.

Mario Mu*****

2 months ago

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I am writing this review to provide an impartial account of my experience, independent of the clinical outcome. My wife and I were referred here via Kaiser. While we understood that IVF is a complex process, our experience was defined by a lack of guidance, transactional interactions, and poor communication. Initial Consultations and Onboarding Our journey began with a confident in-person consultation. However, I found it concerning that the doctor did not review our labs or medical history during this meeting. As first-time IVF patients, the terminology and contracts were overwhelming. The "welcome call" intended to explain the paperwork was unhelpful; the staff member was difficult to understand, and the specifics regarding the limitations of our plan were not clearly articulated. Communication and Administrative Hurdles The first major issue occurred after our first round. When our embryo testing came back "inconclusive," we received a brief email and one missed call. When I attempted to return the call five minutes later, I was told I had to schedule a formal doctor’s appointment. To speak with someone within 24 hours, an additional fee was required; otherwise, we had to wait 72 hours. After a series of missed connections and scheduling errors on the clinic's part, we finally spoke to a doctor, but received no "next steps" or expert guidance—simply an instruction to return when we were ready. Financial Transparency and "Transactional" Care During the second round, we were blindsided by unexpected charges. We were told mid-appointment that we owed $500 because we had exceeded a set number of visits for the extraction period. This "per-visit" fee was buried in the contract and never verbally highlighted during onboarding. When we filed a complaint, a different doctor acknowledged that communication was a recurring issue with their newer staff. However, the subsequent "clarification" of our contract felt cold. We were explicitly told that the clinic’s low-cost business model does not allow for "hand-holding." It was even suggested that other clinics would not take our case or would simply "drain us" of money—a statement we found ironic, as that was exactly how we felt at this facility. Final Assessment The service throughout was strictly transactional. There were no follow-ups, no strategic game plans, and no expert consultations to review why a round failed or how to improve the next. To this day, we have not had a follow-up conversation with the doctor regarding our last round. While some staff members are pleasant, the overarching culture treats patients as numbers on a checklist. If you are looking for a partnership or a medical team that provides professional guidance and empathy, you may want to look elsewhere. Here, the expectation is clear: provide payment, and the clinic will perform the task, but do not expect any support beyond the bare minimum.

Babytree Surr*****

2 months ago

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Babytree Surrogacy Had Surrogate AD have her transfer with Life IVF and moved swiftly into her next step! We are thrilled with Life IVF center and pleased by the continue results!

Charlie SA*****

4 months ago

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Life IVF clinic failed in an Egg Retrieval procedure on October 10th, '25 due to insensitive handling and communication. The staff was overwhelmed, unsympathetic, and caused the patient severe pain. The procedure was rushed, and anesthesia was advised but

I had an Egg Retrieval on October 10th 2025, with Life IVF. It was the most horrific procedure ever performed on me. I’m 38 years old, and I had one follicle measuring 17 mm on my right ovary. Since it was only one follicle, I opted not to have anesthesia. The Nurse was overloaded with patients and not personable before the procedure. During the procedure, the first doctor entered the follicle with a pinch, but no egg was found. He waited for Dr. Ye to arrive after an hour and had him take a look. Dr. Ye went into the follicle again, this time with no sensitivity. After looking around, he retracted the needle and forcibly re-entered the follicle. By this time, I was grunting in searing pain while my legs were strapped down to the stirrups. Visibly seeing my discomfort, he asked a nurse to hold my torso down. When Dr. Ye finished his examination, I went to the recovery area, where the Nurse showed me what my egg would look like in a couple of days. Then, to my alarm, she told me, “Oh, we did not retrieve an egg; the doctor aspirated a cyst on your right ovary”. Now, a follicle and a cyst look familiar, but not warning me that he was going to drain it was positively barbaric. The pain was unimaginable, and the days following were marked with shooting pain on my right ovary. I can not recommend LIFE IVF to anyone in good conscience. The process was hurried along, the nurses were unsympathetic, and the pain of being awake through my procedure will haunt me. Please opt for Anesthesia!!!!! They say you won’t need it, but you do.

Russ Gi*****

5 months ago

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The reviewer had a poor experience with the clinic, which was unprofessional and failed to produce a viable embryo. They were never contacted by a doctor and received a surprise bill for storage of non-viable embryos. The reviewer is seeking follow-up wit

It's been over 10 years since I left a poor review, but this experience was so over the top horrible that I'm taking the time to chronicle it. My wife and I spent tens of thousands of dollars with this clinic and not only did it fail to produce a viable embryo, but we didn't even merit a phone call or contact of any kind after the failure of the last cycle. We never even met with a doctor despite working for months with the clinic, and then two years later we got a surprise bill for thousands of dollars for storage of non viable embryos that we never agreed to. Attempts by phone and in writing to contact the clinic about this were ignored, and now I just got a letter threatening to send this fictional bill to collections. I really can't recall feeling less valued or cared for by any service provider and they've now added insult to injury, with more injury coming if they actually send this made up bill to collections. I'll be following up with the CA Secretary of State regarding the bill I believe to be fraudulent. For the rest: Find another clinic. Reading some of these other comments my experience with LiveIVF was not uncommon. If you want to waste months of your life and tens of thousands of dollars there are far more fun ways to do it.

Life IVF Center - FAQ

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What fertility treatments and services does Life IVF Center offer? expand_more

Life IVF Center provides a full spectrum of assisted reproductive services. Core IVF options include Natural Cycle IVF, Minimal Stimulation (Mini IVF), and conventional high‑stimulation protocols, all integrated with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) when needed. The clinic also offers intrauterine insemination (IUI), comprehensive egg and embryo freezing using vitrification, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT‑A and PGT‑M) for chromosome screening and disease detection. Additional services include platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) therapy for ovarian reserve enhancement, LGBTQ family‑building programs, and third‑party reproductive options such as donor egg, donor sperm, and gestational carrier coordination. Patients can access personalized treatment packages that bundle monitoring, retrieval, culture, and embryo transfer, with transparent pricing and financing options.

What are the IVF success rates at Life IVF Center? expand_more

Life IVF Center reports pregnancy rates that exceed 75% per transfer of genetically normal embryos, which is notably higher than the typical 50‑60% range reported by many clinics. The clinic attributes these results to its Precision ART™ protocols that tailor medication levels to each patient, minimizing medication exposure while maximizing egg quality. Their in‑house laboratory employs advanced culture techniques and vitrification, contributing to high embryo survival and implantation rates. Success data are drawn from thousands of cycles performed since the clinic’s founding in 2011, reflecting consistent outcomes across age groups and treatment types, including fresh and frozen donor‑egg cycles.

Who are the fertility doctors and specialists at Life IVF Center? expand_more

Life IVF Center’s medical team is led by Dr. Frank Yelian, MD, PhD, the founder and Medical Director, a board‑certified obstetrician‑gynecologist with fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and over 30 years of experience. The team also includes Dr. Jackson Wu, MD, a fertility specialist with more than 35 years of clinical and research expertise, and Dr. Salman Okour, MD, a certified OBGYN and fellowship‑trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. Dr. Michelle Yu, MD, provides additional reproductive endocrinology expertise. Complementing the physicians are two nurse practitioners, Vivian Duong, MSN, FNP‑BC, and Samira Shir, MSN, FNP‑BC, who manage patient coordination, medication counseling, and procedural support. Together, this multidisciplinary team delivers comprehensive assisted reproduction care.

What IVF laboratory technology does Life IVF Center use? expand_more

Life IVF Center operates its own state‑of‑the‑art IVF laboratory staffed by experienced embryologists. The lab utilizes vitrification, a rapid‑freezing technique that achieves over 95% survival rates for both eggs and embryos, ensuring high post‑thaw viability. Embryo culture is performed in controlled incubators that maintain optimal temperature, gas, and humidity conditions, and the clinic employs time‑lapse imaging to monitor embryo development without disturbance. All laboratory processes adhere to FDA regulations and ASRM guidelines, and the facility holds quality certifications that underscore its commitment to precision and safety in assisted reproduction.

What is the history and background of Life IVF Center? expand_more

Life IVF Center was founded in 2011 by Dr. Frank Yelian with the mission of delivering accessible, personalized fertility care. The flagship Irvine clinic has served thousands of patients for over a decade, and a second state‑of‑the‑art location opened in Arcadia in 2018. Since its inception, the clinic has treated patients from across the United States and more than 25 countries, emphasizing affordable Precision ART™ protocols and cutting‑edge laboratory techniques. Life IVF Center is accredited by relevant reproductive medicine societies and has received numerous awards for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Does Life IVF Center treat single women seeking fertility treatment? expand_more

Life IVF Center welcomes single women who wish to pursue fertility treatment. The clinic’s LGBTQ Family Building program explicitly includes solo mothers, offering the same range of services—such as Natural Cycle IVF, Minimal Stimulation IVF, egg freezing, and donor‑egg programs—as provided to couples. Single patients receive individualized counseling, comprehensive pre‑IVF testing, and personalized treatment plans tailored to their reproductive goals. The clinic’s supportive staff and flexible financing options further ensure that solo patients can access high‑quality assisted reproduction without unnecessary barriers.

Does Life IVF Center provide fertility treatment for same-sex couples? expand_more

Life IVF Center is fully inclusive of same‑sex couples and offers dedicated LGBTQ family‑building services. The clinic supports female couples through reciprocal IVF (ROPA) and donor‑egg programs, while male couples can access donor‑sperm IVF, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and gestational carrier coordination. All protocols are designed to respect each couple’s unique dynamics, and the Third Party Reproductive team assists with legal, psychological, and logistical aspects of third‑party reproduction. The clinic’s experienced fertility specialists have a proven track record of helping same‑sex partners achieve successful pregnancies.

Does Life IVF Center offer egg donation for IVF treatment? expand_more

Yes, Life IVF Center provides comprehensive egg donation services. Patients can choose between known donors—friends or family members—and anonymous donors sourced from reputable egg banks or the clinic’s own Egg Bank Program. Both fresh and frozen donor‑egg cycles are available, with fresh cycles offering slightly higher success rates and frozen cycles providing faster start times and cost predictability. All donor candidates undergo rigorous FDA‑mandated screening, genetic testing, and ASRM‑compliant evaluations to ensure safety and quality. The clinic’s experienced Third Party Reproductive (TPR) team coordinates every step, from donor selection to embryo creation and transfer.

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Phone +1 949-788-1133

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Address 3500 Barranca Pkwy #300, Irvine, CA 92606, USA (Find on Google Maps) open_in_new

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Opening Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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