CARE for the Bay Area
Los Gatos, California 95032
Medical Director: Karen J. Purcell, MD, PHD
CARE for the Bay Area, located in Los Gatos, offers comprehensive fertility services under the guidance of Medical Director Dr. Karen J. Purcell, MD, PhD. The clinic provides a full range of treatment options including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg programs, and surrogacy services. Their laboratory maintains verified accreditation, ensuring the highest standards of care throughout your treatment journey.
Understanding success rates can help you make informed decisions about your fertility care. For patients under 35, CARE for the Bay Area reports a live birth rate of 35.10%, while patients ages 35-37 see a 26.80% live birth rate. In 2022, the clinic performed 285 treatment cycles, demonstrating their experience in helping families grow. While every fertility journey is unique and these statistics represent averages rather than individual predictions, this information can provide helpful context as you explore your options. The team at CARE for the Bay Area is committed to supporting you through each step of the process with personalized care tailored to your specific needs.
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.
Physicians
Nearby Clinics
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
San Jose, California1.1 mi away
IVF success (<35): 57.50%
Stanford Medicine Fertility & Reproductive Health
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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%