University Fertility Laboratory Inc. is a fertility clinic and laboratory serving Torrance, California and the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Located on Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance, the clinic provides fertility evaluation and treatment services to patients in the South Bay, including communities such as Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Gardena, and Carson. Torrance is also home to Pacific Reproductive Center's Torrance location, providing patients in the area with multiple fertility care options. For a comprehensive statewide directory, visit our California fertility clinics directory. The clinic's website, universityfertilitycenter.com, reflects its connection to University Fertility Center services.
Physicians and Clinical Team
University Fertility Laboratory is led by physicians and embryologists with training in reproductive medicine and clinical embryology. The clinical and laboratory team provides fertility evaluation and IVF services for the South Bay patient population. The care team includes fertility nurses, embryologists, patient coordinators, and sonographers who support patients from initial consultation through treatment completion.
Services and Treatments
University Fertility Laboratory Inc. offers fertility evaluation and treatment services including:
- Fertility diagnostic evaluation — hormonal bloodwork, antral follicle count, uterine cavity assessment, and semen analysis
- Ovulation induction — letrozole and clomiphene with monitoring
- Injectable gonadotropin therapy
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) — with on-site laboratory support
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Egg and embryo cryopreservation
- Preimplantation genetic testing coordination
- Third-party reproduction — donor egg and donor sperm coordination
Laboratory and Success Rates
The clinic's name highlights its laboratory focus. The IVF embryology laboratory supports fertilization, embryo culture, and cryopreservation for South Bay patients. Laboratory quality — including culture conditions, cryopreservation protocols, and embryologist expertise — is central to IVF outcomes. The clinic employs vitrification for cryopreservation.
Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
South Bay patients benefit from having a local fertility clinic in Torrance, reducing the need to drive to Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, or downtown Los Angeles for reproductive care. The Torrance area's relatively accessible parking and highway connections make the clinic convenient for patients throughout the South Bay and Harbor area. The clinic serves a diverse patient population reflective of the South Bay's multicultural communities.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
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Insurance and Financing
California does not have a state IVF insurance mandate. Coverage for fertility treatment depends on the patient's specific health plan. Some South Bay-area employers — particularly those in aerospace, technology, and healthcare — offer voluntary fertility benefits. The clinic's financial team can assist with benefit verification and self-pay pricing.
Mandate states for reference: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island require insurers to cover IVF and related fertility treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Fertility Laboratory the same as University Fertility Center? The clinic's website (universityfertilitycenter.com) and registered name (University Fertility Laboratory Inc.) suggest a close relationship or shared branding. Patients should contact the clinic directly to confirm the current operational name and structure of services offered.
What other fertility options exist in Torrance? Pacific Reproductive Center also has a Torrance location (listed separately in the Fertlo database). Patients in the South Bay may wish to compare both clinics in terms of physician expertise, laboratory quality, scheduling, and cost before making a decision.
How do I know which fertility treatment is right for me? The appropriate starting point depends on your diagnosis. An initial fertility evaluation — including bloodwork, ultrasound, and semen analysis — provides the foundation for the physician's recommendation. Most patients begin with the least invasive treatment that is appropriate for their diagnosis and progress to more advanced treatments as needed.
What financing options are available for self-pay patients? Most fertility clinics in California offer self-pay pricing and may work with medical financing organizations such as CapexMD, Prosper Healthcare Lending, or LightStream to allow patients to spread IVF costs over monthly payments. Ask the clinic's financial team for current pricing and financing options.