Adore Fertility

I. Hospital Overview

II. Hospital Introduction

Adore Fertility is a boutique reproductive center located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, USA, founded and led by Dr. Jeris Cox. After retiring from the U.S. Army in 2020, Dr. Cox recognized an urgent need among women in the southeastern United States for focused female-to-female fertility care, and decided to establish an affordable, boutique fertility clinic that is fully owned and operated by women.

As a 100% women-owned and operated clinic (with all staff, from doctors to nursing teams and laboratory personnel, being female), the center offers personalized care with transparent pricing.IVF, ICSI, IUI, Egg Freezing,Egg donation/ Comprehensive assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF, with exclusive discounts for military families. The clinic is now part of the Pinnacle Fertility network.

III. Core Advantages

1. All-female team, with a single physician leading the entire process: Patients receive care directly from Dr. Jeris Cox and are consistently attended by the same board-certified specialist, rather than being rotated among multiple physicians.

2. Transparent Pricing: Publicly listed prices on the official website, with patients noting that "the pricing is transparent before even making a phone call," representing one of the most affordable price points in the United States.

3. LGBTQ+ FriendlyWith a particular focus on women’s reproductive needs for other women, we provide family-building services for LGBTQ+ families.

4. Exclusive Discounts for Military FamiliesOffer price discounts to families of active-duty and veteran service members.

5. In-house embryo laboratoryEquipped withEmbryoScopeThe time-difference incubator, laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

IV. Attending Physician: Dr. Jeris Cox, MD, FACOG

• Doctor of Medicine: Albany Medical College, 2008

• Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 2008–2012

• Fellowship Training: National Institutes of Health (NIH), USAReproductive EndocrinologyReproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), 2012–2015

• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG); Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)

• Retired Army obstetrician-gynecologist, former director of the Army’s reproductive medicine department, and founder of a military personnel fertility clinic at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.

• Approximately 18 years of clinical experience; Member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

Honors and Achievements

• Has received multiple research awards from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

• Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal during service in the U.S. Army

V. Service Items

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI): Provides comprehensive IVF services, including follicular monitoring, egg retrieval, embryo culture (using EmbryoScope time-lapse incubators), and embryo transfer. ICSI is indicated for male factor infertility.

Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A)Provide preimplantation genetic testing services for patients who require screening for hereditary diseases.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)As a basic protocol for assisted reproduction, it is suitable for mild infertility.

Egg Freezing and Fertility Preservation: Provide egg freezing services for women who plan to delay childbirth, preserving their fertility.

Ovulation Induction and Fertility Drug ManagementNatural pregnancy in patients with ovulatory disorders is achieved through the use of ovulation-inducing medications (oral or injectable) combined with follicular monitoring.

Egg Donation and Embryo Donation Programs: Collaborate with reputable egg banks to provide donor egg and donor embryo services for patients in need.

Mind/Body Services: Provide mind-body wellness services, including psychological support, massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutrition/exercise counseling, to help patients achieve their optimal state for fertility treatments.

Additionally, it also providesRecurrent miscarriageservices such as assessments, male fertility evaluations, and LGBTQ+ family building.

VI. Process

1. Initial Consultation: Meet with Dr. Cox to discuss medical history, prior treatment experiences, and fertility goals (new patient consultation fee $250; follow-up consultations are free for patients who have completed a full fertility evaluation within the past 12 months).

2. Reproductive assessment: Female endocrine testing, ultrasound evaluation, hysterosalpingography (HSG) for tubal patency150) etc.

3. Develop personalized plansDevelop a treatment plan based on the assessment results.

4. Treatment ImplementationOvulation induction, egg retrieval, embryo culture, and transfer are performed under the full supervision of a professional medical team.

5. Follow-upMonitoring and Pregnancy Management Guidance After Embryo Transfer

7. Fee Reference

Adore Fertility offers transparent, all-inclusive pricing for all self-pay services:

Note: Drug costs may be reduced through pharmaceutical assistance programs such as “Compassionate Care” or “Reunite,” with some patients eligible for $0 copays.

Insurance and Financing

• Currently accepted insurance providers: Aetna, Cigna, Maven, and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). UnitedHealthcare is expected to be available starting in August 2026.

• Simultaneously partnering with CapexMD to provide financing solutions.

• The transparent flat fee is the out-of-pocket price for self-pay packages and does not apply to insurance reimbursement. South Carolina has no mandated fertility insurance, so most IVF treatments require out-of-pocket payment.

8. Success Rate Reference

The center is small-scale with limited data (only 75 CDC cycles in 2022); it is recommended to request the latest SART/CDC reports during your visit.

• In 2022, the CDC recorded approximately 75 ART cycles, with frozen embryo transfer accounting for 91.9%, ICSI usage at 94.6%, and PGT usage at 27.0%.

• Due to the small sample size and the predominance of frozen embryo transfer cycles, data on live birth rates per oocyte retrieval cycle are currently unavailable or of limited reference value across age groups.

• For comparison, Coastal Fertility Specialists in the same region reports approximately 1,655 annual cycles and a live birth rate of about 68.9% for women under 35.

9. Address and Transportation

• Address1280 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

• Telephone: 843-310-0742

10. Suitable Audience

Patients who value personalized, warm care experiences, prefer continuous one-on-one treatment with the same physician, LGBTQ+ families, military families, or those who prioritize transparent pricing.

XI. Laws and Policies

South Carolina has not enacted statutory laws explicitly prohibiting surrogacy. Case law recognizes the enforceability of surrogacy agreements, but a comprehensive regulatory framework is lacking. It is recommended that intended parents consult a local attorney before signing a surrogacy agreement.

• Egg/Sperm Donation: No specific regulatory restrictions.

• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): Follows federal guidelines, with no additional state-level restrictions.

• Same-sex marriage is legal in South Carolina, and LGBTQ+ families can legally use assisted reproductive technologies; however, the state has not enacted specific anti-discrimination laws addressing fertility treatments.

• South Carolina has not made an explicit statutory definition of the legal status of embryos.