The Real Fine Print Behind Costco’s Fertility Treatment Program
Costco entering the fertility care conversation has created a lot of attention — and for good reason. Fertility treatment is expensive, emotionally demanding, and often difficult for patients to navigate. Any program that promises lower costs and easier access is naturally going to sound appealing to families who are already facing financial and medical stress. […]
More Than 100,000 Babies Born Through IVF in One Year: What This Milestone Means for Families
For the first time in U.S. history, more than 100,000 babies were born through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, in a single year. For many families, this milestone is more than a statistic. It represents hope, persistence, medical progress, and the deeply personal journey of building a family. According to the latest national fertility data […]
Is “Big Box” Fertility Care the Right Choice? What Patients Should Consider Before Choosing a Provider
The recent announcement of a partnership between Costco, Sesame, and IVI RMA North America has introduced a new model of fertility care aimed at improving affordability and accessibility. While the initiative highlights reduced costs and streamlined coordination, it also raises an important question for patients: Is fertility care becoming too transactional? The Rise of Retail-Driven Healthcare The Costco–Sesame […]
Navigating Fertility Care in 2026: What California’s New IVF Laws Mean for You
At Innovative Fertility Center in Manhattan Beach, CA, Dr. Berger and our dedicated team are committed to guiding you through the evolving landscape of fertility care. With significant legislative and pharmaceutical developments in 2026, understanding your options is more crucial than ever. California’s SB 729: Expanding Access to Fertility Treatments Effective January 1, 2026, California’s […]
Dr. Berger Goes to ASRM 2022
Dr. Berger makes plans to attend ASRM 2022 At Innovative Fertility Center, Joshua J. Berger MD, PhD provides advanced fertility treatment in an intimate, personalized setting. Our Manhattan Beach fertility doctor stays up to date on the latest developments so that he can deliver exceptional care to our patients. One of the ways he does […]
Coping with Infertility on Mother’s Day
A fertility survival guide: Strategies for coping with infertility on Mother’s Day When you are trying to conceive without success, every day can feel like a struggle. Holidays can be especially tough, but for women dealing with fertility issues one in particular stands out. Every year, when the second Sunday in May draws near, we […]
Moms Over 40 – What You Need to Know
Understanding the truth about moms over 40 More women are waiting to have children, which can make it seem like it’s easy to conceive later in life. However, getting pregnant after 40 isn’t always a piece of cake. Joshua J. Berger MD, PhD, our Los Angeles fertility center expert, wants our patients to have all […]
The Difference between IUI and IVF
Highlighting the difference between IUI and IVF For patients who want to become pregnant and cannot conceive, the stress of infertility can take a toll. At Innovative Fertility Center, Mark Rispler MD is dedicated to offering our patients top-notch treatment in a supportive environment. He creates personalized treatment plans for our Los Angeles fertility center […]
Low Dose IVF
Is low dose IVF treatment just as effective? Infertility treatments can become time-consuming, physically taxing and costly. Dr. Mark Rispler, head of our Manhattan Beach fertility center, believes in offering proven treatment options for our patients as cost-effectively as possible. With proven therapies such as ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI) and low dose IVF, we […]
Embryo Transfer Safeguards
Our IVF doctor puts our patients’ minds at ease regarding an IVF embryo transfer When you are going through infertility treatment, your stress and anxiety levels can increase. With the IVF process, patients may worry about what can go wrong, including during embryo transfer. The team at our Manhattan Beach fertility center, led by IVF […]