Bluegrass Fertility Center
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
Medical Director: James W. Akin, MD
Bluegrass Fertility Center, located in Lexington, Kentucky, offers compassionate fertility care under the guidance of Medical Director James W. Akin, MD. The center provides essential fertility services including IVF, egg freezing, and donor egg programs, helping individuals and couples navigate their path to parenthood with personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
With a verified lab accreditation, Bluegrass Fertility Center maintains high standards for quality and safety in their treatment protocols. For patients under 35, the center reports a 40% live birth rate, reflecting their commitment to achieving positive outcomes. In 2022, they completed 143 treatment cycles, demonstrating their active role in serving the Central Kentucky community. The clinic's approach focuses on providing clear information and supportive care during what can be an emotionally challenging journey, ensuring patients feel informed and confident in their treatment decisions.
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.
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 | 40.00%-8.4 | 33.30% | 48.4% |
| 35–37 | Not reported | Not reported | 36% |
| 38–40 | Not reported | Not reported | 23.6% |
| Over 40 | 0.00%-9.5 | Not reported | 9.5% |
Based on 143 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.
Physicians
Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology
Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Nearby Clinics
The Lexington Fertility Center
Lexington, Kentucky4.2 mi away
Kentucky Fertility Institute, LLC
Louisville, Kentucky60.7 mi away
IVF success (<35): 65.20%
Fertility & Endocrine Associates, Louisville Reproductive Center
Louisville, Kentucky62.6 mi away
IVF success (<35): 39.70%