SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oma Fertility, a full-service fertility clinic combining AI and robotics in the lab and human-centered care in the clinic, today announced the opening of three new clinic locations in Atlanta, Georgia; New York City, New York; and St. Louis, Missouri. With cutting-edge technological advancements and some of the nation’s foremost fertility specialists, these clinics expand access to effective fertility care, addressing the nation’s rising infertility rates and meeting a growing demand for holistic and affordable services.
"At Oma, we believe that parenthood is a human right, and anyone who wants to have a child should have access to treatments that ensure the most successful outcomes," said Gurjeet Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Oma Fertility. "This expansion enables us to empower growing families and hopeful couples with science-backed, ethically priced treatments in a highly personalized clinic experience. Our goal is to set a new standard of care."
"Everyone has been touched by infertility, even if they may not know about it," said Karenne Fru, MD, Ph.D., Fertility Specialist at Oma’s Atlanta Fertility Clinic. "The technology and care exist to successfully address infertility for most couples, and this is why we do what we do."
Recent data released by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine found that by 2025, almost 10 million couples in the United States (U.S.) will encounter problems having a baby. Numerous studies also report a decline in sperm count and the unfortunate reality for many couples is that, at present, nearly 70% of fertility cycles fail in the average American clinic. The inflated prices of these treatments have made them unaffordable for many. Oma Fertility is revolutionizing the industry using innovative, scalable technologies and comprehensive treatment packages to meet this demand and offer fertility services at a fraction of the national average cost.
Oma Sperm InSight™ enables embryologists to identify the most promising sperm cell to pair with an egg. Utilizing AI-driven microscopes, it can help an embryologist analyze 20-30 times more sperm cells compared with a traditional microscope and select the highest-quality cells. All treatment packages also include intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)–the more precise process of injecting an individual sperm cell directly into the egg–often an add-on charge at other clinics. Coupled with state-of-the-art facilities that create an optimal environment for fertilized eggs to thrive, Oma Fertility aims to reduce the number of IVF cycles and the overall cost of treatment needed for families to conceive.
"There has been little innovation in the fertility space in the past few decades," said Michael Guranaccia, MD, MPH, FACOG, Fertility Specialist at Oma’s New York Fertility Clinic. "With our integration of AI technology and deep understanding of the current state of fertility health, we're ushering in a new era of care."
Recent data from Oma Fertility's Santa Barbara lab demonstrates the company's early impact on the industry, revealing higher than average rates of successful embryo creation–eight times higher for women under 35 and 15 times higher for women 42 years and older–which increases the odds of a successful pregnancy.
“We are already seeing the tremendous impact Oma Fertility can have on a community,” said Shvetha Murthy Zarek, MD, FACOG, Fertility Specialist at Oma’s St. Louis Fertility Clinic. “Many of our patients have been hoping to build a family for years. Whether it’s egg freezing and planning for the future or IVF today, we are excited to provide these hopeful parents with an accessible pathway to do this.”
Oma Fertility selected the locations for its new clinics based on demographic research that identified regions with the largest potential need for fertility services. In tandem with its new clinic openings, Oma Fertility continues to augment its "Powered by Oma" network, bringing its technology to clinics and patients across the country.
For more information about Oma Fertility or a convenient clinic location for a complimentary fertility assessment, please visit www.omafertility.com.
ABOUT OMA FERTILITY
Oma Fertility, a division of Oma Robotics, was founded in 2020 by a team of engineers, AI experts, and fertility specialists who believe that combining AI and robotics in the lab and human-centered care in the clinic will make parenthood possible for more people. The company's first innovation is Oma Sperm InSight™, which uses AI to help pinpoint the most promising sperm cell for use in IVF. Oma Fertility opened its first fertility clinic in Santa Barbara, California, in 2021 and has plans to expand nationally through 2023. Oma Fertility was recently named to Fast Company's second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industries.
The company was founded in 2020 by Gurjeet Singh, Ph.D., previous founder of Ayasdi, Dr. Sahil Gupta, previous founder of Aveya Fertility, and Kiran Joshi, Ph.D., previous founder of Koko. www.omafertility.com
