CARE for the Bay Area
Los Gatos, California 95032
Medical Director: Karen J. Purcell, MD, PHD
CARE for the Bay Area, led by Medical Director Karen J. Purcell, MD, PhD, provides comprehensive fertility services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg, and surrogacy options to patients throughout the Los Gatos area. With 285 cycles performed in 2022 and an IVF success rate of 35.10% for patients under 35, the clinic combines clinical expertise with personalized care to help prospective parents build their families. Whether you're exploring fertility preservation or pursuing assisted reproduction, CARE for the Bay Area offers the experience and compassion to support your journey.
Services Offered
In vitro fertilization — eggs are retrieved and fertilized in a lab, then transferred to the uterus.
Oocyte cryopreservation — eggs are retrieved and frozen for future use.
Uses eggs from a screened donor for patients who cannot use their own.
Gestational carrier arrangements — an embryo is transferred to a surrogate who carries the pregnancy.
Success Rates
Success rates reflect live births per intended egg retrieval, as reported to the CDC for the 2022 reporting year. Rates vary based on individual patient factors.
| Age Group | Fresh Transfers | Frozen Transfers | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 35.10%-13.3 | 68.40% | 48.4% |
| 35–37 | 26.80%-9.2 | 55.60% | 36% |
| 38–40 | 16.70%-6.9 | 75.00% | 23.6% |
| Over 40 | Not reported | Not reported | 9.5% |
Based on 285 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.
Nearby Clinics
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
San Jose, California1.1 mi away
IVF success (<35): 57.50%
Stanford Medicine Fertility & Reproductive Health
Sunnyvale, California8.2 mi away
IVF success (<35): 34.80%
Spring Fertility-Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale, California8.7 mi away
IVF success (<35): 52.30%
Nova In Vitro Fertilization
Mountain View, California9.7 mi away
IVF success (<35): 55.00%