IVF Statistics – Pregnancy Success Rates

Currently, IVF is the most common form of assisted reproductive therapy performed; In fact, 99 percent of ART pregnancies are the result of IVF treatment. In the United States, IVF success rates have been relatively high. By the end of 2002, nearly 300,000 babies conceived through assisted reproductive technology had been born.

However, there are many factors that play a role in the success of IVF treatment, including the viability of the embryos, the age of the mother, and the quality of the sperm.

Age and IVF Success Rates

The age of the woman undergoing in vitro fertilization does affect the pregnancy success rate; as a woman ages, her chances of getting pregnant via IVF decrease:

• Approximately 37 percent of women under the age of 36 who undergo IVF experience a successful pregnancy.
• The success rate of IVF treatment for women aged 36 to 39 is 28 percent.
• In women over the age of 40, IVF treatment is successful approximately 13 percent of the time.

Natural Pregnancies versus In Vitro Pregnancies

Women who conceive via IVF generally have normal pregnancies:

• The success rates of IVF, as presented by these statistics, are similar to the success rates of natural means (copulation).
• The rate of miscarriage following IVF is also comparable to the rate of miscarriage after natural conception.
• Ectopic pregnancies occur in roughly 3 to 5 percent of in vitro fertilization cases, the same rate as in pregnancies achieved naturally.

Consult a Doctor to Find out if IVF is an Appropriate Treatment for You

If you or your partner suffers from infertility problems, IVF may be the appropriate course of treatment for you. Schedule an appointment with a fertility specialist near you to find out if in vitro fertilization can help you achieve your dream of having a baby.