Comprehensive Fertility Treatments — Personalized for You
Whether you’re starting your journey or exploring advanced options, at Bay IVF, we offer a full range of expert treatments — all delivered with compassion, clarity, and local Bay Area care.
Why We Offer Many Paths
Every fertility journey is unique. Some patients need basic help, others require advanced protocols. At Bay IVF, we believe in meeting you where you are: listening first, explaining clearly, and tailoring treatment to your body, your goals, and your timing.
Bay IVF Success
At Bay IVF, over 60% of IVF cycles for patients under 35 lead to a live birth.
(Based on the 2024 SART data.)
Our Treatment Options
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
The most powerful option for achieving pregnancy using your eggs and sperm. At Bay IVF, we use gentle, individualized stimulation to prioritize egg quality and minimize disruptions to your life.
Gender Selection (via IVF + PGT)
Gender Selection (via IVF + PGT)
We were one of the first fertility clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area to offer Gender Selection IVF.
For families who wish to choose embryo sex, we offer gender-selection protocols in a thoughtful, ethical framework.
Reciprocal IVF
Reciprocal IVF
For female partners who desire shared motherhood. One partner provides the eggs while the other carries the pregnancy.
Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
Preserve your fertility on your timeline. We guide you through the process with clarity and care.
Embryo Banking IVF
Embryo Banking IVF
Create and store embryos now for use later — helping you preserve options for the future.
Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
A testing add-on to IVF, donor-egg or embryo-banking cycles — for those seeking deeper genetic insight.
Male-Factor Infertility Treatment
Male-Factor Infertility Treatment
Including advanced lab techniques and coordination for IVF/ICSI when sperm challenges exist.
Donor Egg IVF
Donor Egg IVF
For patients who need donor eggs to achieve their pregnancy goal, we support donor selection, embryo creation, and transfer.
Gestational Surrogacy
Gestational Surrogacy
When carrying a pregnancy isn’t possible for medical or other reasons, we arrange the full pathway using a gestational carrier.
Frozen Embryo Transfer
Frozen Embryo Transfer
The embryo cryopreservation, storage, and the Frozen Embryo Transfer procedure are done on-site at Bay IVF.
Sperm Aspiration IVF
Sperm Aspiration IVF
The two most common indications for sperm aspiration are a previous vasectomy and the congenital absence of the epididymis.
Fertility Tests
Fertility Tests
Your reproductive history and the results of your testing will determine the most likely and cost-effective treatment for achieving pregnancy.
How We Choose Your Path
Our process is simple yet thoughtful.
- Initial consultation: We review your health history, fertility test results, goals, and preferences.
- Treatment recommendation: Based on your profile and values, we’ll suggest the best path — from simpler options to advanced treatments.
- Personalized plan: You’ll receive a clear roadmap — visits, timelines, cost, expected steps — plus ongoing support from our team.
What Makes Bay IVF Different
- Boutique-sized clinic in the Bay Area, meaning more time for you and direct access to our team.
- Transparent, gentle protocols focusing on quality (egg/embryo) over quantity, reducing stress and visits.
- Inclusive, patient-centered environment: we welcome all family types (single, LGBTQ+, donor/surrogacy pathways).
- Clear, honest communication about what to expect — from cost to timeline.
- Phone number and consult button visible everywhere, so it’s easy to call when you’re ready.
Ready When You Are
- Call or text us at 📞 650 322 0500 to schedule your in-person or a complimentary video consultation.
- We’ll walk you through what your treatment might look like, answer your questions, and help you decide on your next step.
- You don’t have to wait — we’re ready to talk when you are.
There is a treatment for you. We can help!
Meet Your Doctor
- Dr. Polansky received his medical diploma from Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic, in 1978.
- After completing his OB/GYN residency at Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO, he graduated from the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) fellowship at Stanford University in 1985.
- In the same year, he co-founded the Stanford IVF Clinic.
- Dr. Polansky obtained board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1986 and became REI subspecialty board certified in 1988.
- In 1987, he left Stanford University and established Nova IVF.
- In 2011, he founded Bay IVF, where he provides advanced fertility treatments with a holistic approach, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques.
- Dr. Polansky personally performs ultrasound examinations, egg retrievals, embryo transfers, and ovarian and endometrial stimulations for his patients.
- He is deeply committed to his patients and is always ready to lend a helping hand.
Frank Polansky, M.D.
Initial Appointment Questions
When you call to schedule your consultation, one of our Front Office Coordinators will ask you a short series of simple questions regarding your reproductive history. You will also have an opportunity to ask any financial questions.
This is Erica
She will be providing you with exceptional support throughout your treatment journey at Bay IVF.
Your Initial Visit at Bay IVF
A new patient appointment at a fertility clinic can be stressful. Our goal is to make your initial visit as friendly and relaxing as possible. We encourage you to ask questions at every step of the process to make you feel comfortable and informed.
When You Arrive
You will be welcomed by one of the clinic’s receptionists. One of our nurses will measure your height and weight and take your blood pressure.
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Polansky will ask you a series of clarifying questions and then provide you with a summary of the factors contributing to your infertility.
Ask Your Questions
You will then have a discussion with him about the most suitable reproductive treatment(s) for you. During this time, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Exam Room
One of the nurses will escort you to an examination room. Your examination will begin with listening to your lungs and heart.
Ultrasound of the Ovaries
The next step is a pelvic ultrasound to examine the uterus and ovaries. This ultrasound will help determine the number of antral follicles present within the ovaries.
Financial Part
After that, you will discuss the financial aspects of your treatment with one of the financial advisors, including potential financing options.
Support 24/7
If you have any questions after leaving the clinic, please feel free to reach out to us by phone, text, or email. Open and discreet communication is an integral part of the care we provide at Bay IVF.
What About Time?
Your entire visit is expected to last approximately one hour.
Schedule Your Initial Consultation With Dr. Polansky
Online (no cost) or In-Person
Call or Text Us: Call or text us at 📞 650 322 0500
You can also complete the form below to request your initial consultation.Let’s talk about your next step