IVF SUCCESS RATES
Understanding IVF Success Rates
IVF success rates can be useful when researching treatment, but they need context. Patient age, treatment type and patient characteristics can affect outcomes, and small differences between clinics may not mean one clinic is better for an individual.
Why the numbers need context
Success rates are only one part of the picture. They should not be the only factor used when choosing a clinic.
Useful questions to ask
- Is the figure a pregnancy rate or a birth rate?
- Is it per embryo transferred, per cycle, or another measure?
- What age group does it relate to?
- Does it relate to fresh or frozen treatment?
- How many treatments does the figure represent?
- Is the data from a comparable treatment group?
Current UK context
National averages are not a prediction of an individual's outcome, so it is worth discussing what the figures mean for you directly with a clinic.
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