Elizabeth, Our First IVF Baby, Feels a Little Bit Extraordinary
During our 40th Anniversary our first IVF baby, Elizabeth, takes us back to her revolutionary birth in 1985, sharing feelings of being a pioneer.
EXPERIENCE Never Mattered More
Four decades of advancing fertility treatment
In 1983, Reproductive Science Center of the San Francisco Bay Area was responsible for the second successful birth of a baby from in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the U.S. Since it’s establishment RSC has been a leader in successful pregnancy rates, state-of-the-art reproductive technology, innovative practices and research in the field of fertility.
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Looking Back at 40 Years of “Firsts” – and Ahead to Dramatic Advances in Treating Infertility
With over 12,000 pregnancies & counting, RSC provides treatment options such as IVF, ICSI, PGT, IUI, egg freezing, fertility surgery, integrative medicine, fertility testing and emotional support and third party reproduction services including embryo, sperm and egg donation, gestational carrier surrogacy, and LGBTQIA fertility services.
The history of IVF and the Reproductive Science Center of the Bay Area
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Cutting-edge innovation since the ’80s
RSC’s firsts featured in the news
Dr. Hariton Speaks to Fertility's Future & New Innovation Fund
RSC's Dr. Eduardo Hariton is proud to help support ground-breaking fertility ventures with the launch of US Fertility's Innovation Fund.
RSC Fertility to Offer Free Emotional Health Program to Patients & Staff
Reproductive Science Center of the San Francisco Bay Area (RSC) is excited to announce that we're finding new ways to help infertility patients by introducing a free emotional health platform.
RSC's Rise In LGBTQIA Fertility Treatment Reported by LGBTWeekly.com
A story on LGBTWeekly.com reports that Reproductive Science Center has seen a double-digit increase in LGBTQIA fertility patients for six consecutive years.
Fertility Clinic Debuts New Facility — And New Air
By Blanca Torres - RSCBA focused on building out a space that would not only accommodate a growing practice, but also house a sophisticated air purification system for the lab.
'Test-Tube Babies' Now Having Children
"I'm just glad IVF was there so now I get to start my own family," said Strickland, 27, who was conceived at the San Ramon branch of the Reproductive Science Center.
Good Morning America Interviews Dr. Hinckley and Patients on Male Infertility Issues
Dr. Mary Hinckley and patients are interviewed on Good Morning America's report, "Men, Too: Infertility Is Not Just a Female Problem: Healthy Young Men Face Infertility, Battle Social Stigma."
Bay Area's first test-tube baby is guest of honor at picnic
The day she was born at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek in 1985, Liz Castro was already famous.
Breaking barriers
Bay Area Fertility Clinic Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Select the Best Embryos for Implantation, Improving IVF Success
Drs. Mary Hinckley and Alex Barash explain how artificial intelligence is transforming the way physicians and patients handle important fertility decisions.
Dr. Hinckley Attends Conference In China
Dr. Mary Hinckley, a fertility specialist at Reproductive Science Center of the Bay Area, will present at the first conference of the Society of the Reproductive Medicine of Liaoning Province.
NASA Scientist Gives Birth Using 19-Year-Old Embryos
Kelly Burke – a NASA research scientist – successfully gave birth using what is thought to be the second oldest cryopreserved human embryo in history.
Bay Area's First IVF Children Having Their Own
When Brian Strickland and his wife Melissa give birth to their first child later this year, Brian will join the ranks of a small minority of Americans who represent the “test tube” generation as parents.
Launch Of "Egg Banking" Program Breaks New Ground
RSC initiates egg-freezing program for non-medical reasons, offering new options for delayed parenting, as well as patients conflicted over morality of unused embryos.
RSC Expands Efforts to Help Gay & Lesbian Couples Achieve Parenthood
Bay IVF Specialists: Same-Sex Couples Deserve Equal Access To Fertility Medicine
Dr. Weckstein Nominated To The Best Doctors In America
Dr. Louis Weckstein was elected to the 2009-2010 Best Doctors in America database for his contributions in the field of reproductive endocrinology.
Bay IVF Experts Launch One Of The First East-West Fertility Programs
"Fertile Awakenings" program one of a handful nationwide interlinking traditional western and alternative fertility care.
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Success stories through the years
For the past 40 years, our approach to treatment has stemmed from our principal belief that everyone deserves to realize their dream of having a child. We’ve provided high-quality fertility care to thousands of families in a safe and inclusive environment, helping many find success and build their families. Read some of the unique success stories below.
Meet Elizabeth, RSC’s first IVF baby
Elizabeth, Our First IVF Baby, Feels a Little Bit Extraordinary
During our 40th Anniversary our first IVF baby, Elizabeth, takes us back to her revolutionary birth in 1985, sharing feelings of being a pioneer.
Faith in IVF in the Time of COVID-19
Defeating advanced maternal age and fibroid tumors with IVF and the help of RSC led this couple to have the family they always dreamed of.
Using IVF and PGT to Heal Sickle Cell Anemia and Responsibly Grow a Family
The Fritz family healed sickle cell anemia of their first born child through IVF and preimplantation genetic testing with help from the Reproductive Science Center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
2019 Corks with Cade Grant Winner Grows Family with Help of Donor Egg IVF
Jenafer and Robert never gave up hope on adding to their family. Persistence and donor egg IVF proved the key combination to making their dreams come true.
Freezing Eggs - Generating Hope and Suspending Time
Egg freezing provides hope and preserves options for a working professional woman, who then found hope and support at RSCBA while confronting fertility challenges with her partner.
Single Mother IVF: RSC Makes Dreams a Reality
I have always dreamt of being a mother and started considering single motherhood after decades of unsuccessful relationships. I was afraid of doing it alone until age 35, when a serious relationship I thought was heading toward marriage ended.
After IUI & IVF, Surrogacy Is Key to Family Success
Sarah and Nathan decided to move forward with surrogacy where the Keeneys’ frozen embryo would be implanted into another woman’s uterus to carry the pregnancy to term.
Difficult Decision Made with Guidance
Right from the start I felt comfortable, as though I knew I would be in good hands. Dr. Rosenbluth spent time discussing procedures, explaining techniques and options with us.
Kim's Rebound From Breast Cancer
How one couple transformed the shock of a cancer diagnosis into a different kind of family planning.
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Breaking Barriers, Building Families
Since 1983, we have pioneered fertility treatment for every kind of family. We want to help you achieve your dream of having a baby.
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