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.

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    1. 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.
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    2. 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.
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    3. 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.
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    4. 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.

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    1. 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.
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    2. 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.
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    3. 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.
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    4. 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.

Fertility Treatment Prices at Life IVF Center

Prices shown are starting prices. Final cost depends on individual treatment plan.

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Consultation
Free

Complimentary fertility evaluation

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IVF (Own Eggs)
from US$5,950

Natural/Mild IVF with light stimulation, includes egg retrieval, culture, preparation, fertilization (up to 8), embryo culturing, freezing, 12 months storage, and treatment plan management. Excludes: monitoring ($950), medications ($500-2,000), and PGT-A testing.

PGT-A Testing
from US$850
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Prices are indicative only. The clinic will confirm the exact cost during consultation.

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Life IVF Center — Patient Reviews

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1 weeks ago
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To be honest, I thought getting pregnant was very hard for me. Four years ago, I had a big surgery for severe stage 4 endometriosis. Plus, since I am older (born in '84), my body went through a lot, a…

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4 weeks ago
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We were introduced to Life IVF by a friend who has her son because of Dr. Yelian. The center can be busy. We met nurses instead of doctor sometimes. But the result they delivered was excellent. The co…

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1 months ago
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My wife and I just moved down from NorCal where our primary fertility clinic is located. We finished our embryo transfer in NorCal, but needed a clinic to do our confirmational blood tests and ultraso…

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1 months ago
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Life IVF is not a clinic it’s truly a family experience, each and every single individual that helped us through this journey was absolutely amazing! Dr. Yeilan was very knowledgeable and was personal…

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A*** M.
2 months ago
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My experience at the clinic was disappointing in a way I cannot put into words. While I cannot speak about the clinical and medical perspective as I was just on my first appointment, what I encountere…

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2 months ago
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Me and my wife had a good experience with this clinic. Sure there were some highs and lows with the many cycles we did but the staff was always helpful, the Doctors knowledgeable and we managed to get…

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J*** M.
4 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.

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M*** M.
4 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 p…

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B*** S.
5 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!

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7 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 i…

Life IVF Center — FAQ

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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.

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