University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Center for Advanced Reproductive Care
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Medical Director: Rachel B. Mejia, DO
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Center for Advanced Reproductive Care offers comprehensive fertility treatment in Iowa City, guided by medical director Rachel B. Mejia, DO. This established center provides a full range of services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg programs, and surrogacy support. With their verified lab accreditation, you can feel confident in the quality and safety of their laboratory standards.
Understanding success rates can help you set realistic expectations as you consider your options. For patients under 35, the center reports a 60.60% live birth rate, while those ages 35-37 have a 54.80% live birth rate. These outcomes reflect the center's experience, having completed 1,414 treatment cycles in 2022 alone. Whether you're just beginning to explore fertility treatment or looking for a second opinion, the Center for Advanced Reproductive Care combines the expertise of a university medical system with personalized care tailored to your unique situation and goals.
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 | 60.60%+12.2 | 47.60% | 48.4% |
| 35–37 | 54.80%+18.8 | 50.40% | 36% |
| 38–40 | 33.00%+9.4 | 41.00% | 23.6% |
| Over 40 | 18.30%+8.8 | 31.40% | 9.5% |
Based on 1,414 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.