HRC Fertility - West LA is a reproductive endocrinology and fertility clinic located at 11500 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 504, in West Los Angeles, California — on the west side of Los Angeles, between Century City and Brentwood. HRC Fertility (Having Babies) is a multi-location fertility network with clinics throughout California and other states. The West LA location serves patients from Westwood, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Century City, Culver City, Marina del Rey, and surrounding westside communities. The clinic's westside location provides convenient access for a large and concentrated population of working professionals in the Los Angeles area. Patients across California can explore additional fertility care options in the California fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
HRC Fertility West LA is staffed by board-certified reproductive endocrinologists and infertility specialists as part of the broader HRC Fertility network. The HRC network employs multiple REI physicians across its California locations, and the specific physicians available at the West LA site may include both dedicated westside physicians and rotating network physicians. HRC Fertility's clinical infrastructure includes embryology laboratory staff, reproductive nurses, ultrasound technicians, and financial counselors. Patients wishing to confirm which physician will be primarily managing their care at the West LA location should contact the clinic directly. HRC Fertility brands itself as "Having Babies," reflecting a patient-centered ethos aimed at demystifying the fertility treatment experience.
Services and Treatments
- Comprehensive fertility evaluation and diagnosis for individuals and couples
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Fertility preservation: egg freezing and embryo banking
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Ovulation induction for PCOS and ovulatory dysfunction
- Third-party reproduction: donor egg, donor sperm, and gestational carrier coordination
- Male factor infertility evaluation and treatment planning
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation and management
- LGBTQ+ family-building services
Laboratory and Success Rates
HRC Fertility operates IVF laboratories across its network, supporting the full range of ART services including ICSI, embryo culture, embryo biopsy for PGT, vitrification, and comprehensive cryopreservation. The network's laboratory infrastructure reflects significant investment in embryology technology and quality control. HRC Fertility is a SART-member practice and reports outcome data to the CDC. Patients should request West LA-specific or network-level outcome data and review it in the context of their own age group and diagnosis. Patients should also review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
The Olympic Boulevard address sits in the dense, professional westside corridor between the 405 and 10 freeways, convenient for patients from Century City, Westwood, Brentwood, and Santa Monica. The westside of Los Angeles has one of the highest concentrations of educated working professionals in the country, many of whom delay family building into their mid-to-late thirties — a dynamic that drives significant demand for fertility evaluation and egg freezing services. HRC Fertility's patient-facing brand — focused on accessibility and patient education — aligns with the westside's tech-forward, consumer-oriented culture. The network's multi-location model allows monitoring appointments to be distributed across convenient sites, reducing the travel burden of a typical IVF cycle.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. For individuals and couples exploring their options before committing to a full IVF cycle, at-home insemination can be a meaningful first step. MakeAMom offers at-home insemination kits — including the BabyMaker kit for those with sensitivities, the CryoBaby kit designed for use with frozen or low-volume sperm, and the Impregnator kit for low-motility sperm — shipped discreetly to your door. With a reported 67% success rate among users, these kits provide an accessible, lower-cost entry point for those beginning their path to parenthood. MakeAMom's reusable kits are cost-effective compared to single-use alternatives and come with detailed instructions. That said, if you have a known fertility diagnosis, have been trying without success, or are considering proactive fertility preservation, consulting with a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
California does not mandate that private health insurance plans cover fertility treatments such as IVF for most employers. However, the large concentration of technology, entertainment, and media employers on the Los Angeles westside means that a significant portion of the patient population may have access to employer-sponsored fertility benefits. HRC Fertility's financial counselors are experienced in navigating insurance coverage and helping patients understand their out-of-pocket obligations. The network offers multi-cycle pricing packages, financing through specialty medical lenders, and access to medication assistance programs. Egg freezing packages — popular in the westside demographic — are often priced bundled with storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the HRC Fertility "Having Babies" brand signify? The "Having Babies" branding is HRC Fertility's patient-facing identity, designed to make fertility care feel more accessible and less clinical. It emphasizes the outcome — having a family — rather than the technical process of reproductive medicine. Clinically, HRC Fertility operates under standard reproductive endocrinology protocols and SART/CDC reporting requirements, consistent with other accredited fertility practices.
What is the difference between a fresh IVF cycle and a frozen embryo transfer (FET)? A fresh IVF cycle involves ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, and transfer of a fresh embryo within the same cycle — typically with a five-to-six day culture period between retrieval and transfer. A FET uses previously cryopreserved embryos that are thawed and transferred in a separate cycle, often after preimplantation genetic testing. Most contemporary IVF programs favor FET with euploid embryos, as outcomes with vitrification have improved significantly and FET allows time for genetic testing and uterine preparation.
How does donor egg IVF work at HRC Fertility West LA? Donor egg IVF is available for patients who cannot use their own eggs — including those with diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, or genetic contraindications. HRC Fertility maintains a donor program and can also coordinate with external donor agencies. The recipient undergoes uterine preparation, the donor undergoes stimulation and retrieval, the eggs are fertilized with the intended father's or donor's sperm, and an embryo is transferred to the recipient.
Is the West LA location accessible via public transit? The Olympic Boulevard address is in a dense urban area with bus service along the Olympic corridor, though most patients in this area commute by car. The location is close to the 405 and 10 freeways, which are the primary routes for westside commuters. Patients should confirm parking options with the clinic when scheduling.