IVF Success Rates at Illume Fertility

The data points below are pulled directly from our 2021 Clinic Summary Report, meaning they are specific to all IVF cycles performed at Illume Fertility in 2021. That may seem outdated, but this is actually the most accurate data set currently available.

Here's why: It takes a long time to fully acquire the data from a year’s worth of cycles - some people freeze embryos for later usage and pregnancy itself takes time. All cycles conducted in 2021 won’t necessarily have been completed for quite some time after 2021.

Live Births Per Intended Egg Retrieval

The number of live singleton births per intended egg retrieval (includes all embryo transfers), using the patient's own eggs at Illume Fertility:

• Age 35 or younger = 53.3%
• Ages 35-37 = 43.5%
• Ages 38-40 = 26.1%
• Ages 41-42 = 12.9%
• Ages 42+ = 3.4%

Live Births Per New Patient

The number of live singleton births per new patient, using own eggs at Illume Fertility (in other words, the odds of you having a baby using your own eggs doing IVF as a new patient at our practice, are as follows):

• Age 35 or younger = 76%
• Ages 35-37 = 69%
• Ages 38-40 = 51.9%
• Ages 41-42 = 32.1%
• Ages 42+ = 10.3%

According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the national average IVF success rate in 2021 (defined as the percentage of live births per cycle) varied by age group.

Here are the approximate success rates for live births per egg retrieval:

• Under 35 years old: ~54.5%
• 35-37 years old: ~40.2%
• 38-40 years old: ~26.0%
• 41-42 years old: ~12.8%
• 43+ years old: ~4.1%

SART reported that the national average live birth rate per new patient in 2021 was approximately 32.7% across all age groups.

This metric accounts for the likelihood of a new patient having a live birth after starting IVF treatment, considering multiple cycles if necessary. 

Disclaimer: A comparison of clinic success rates may not be meaningful because patient medical characteristics, treatment approaches, and entry criteria for ART may vary from clinic to clinic. You can find the latest statistics on SART’s website.

You can utilize SART's interactive data tool to calculate your personal cumulative chances of success with IVF.

You will be able to specify if you are using your own eggs or donor eggs/embryos, look up information on implantation rates, and even use the success rates of various clinics to help determine which practice you choose to help with your family building.

The best way to increase your chances of success is to focus on what is in your control. Let your lifestyle choices, nutrition, and physical movement routines work for you instead of against you.

Here are some of the main areas to focus on:

• Preconception Health - Starting to make any needed lifestyle adjustments now can greatly benefit you in the long run! Get our free 90-Day Preconception Checklist to see what steps you can take today to improve your chances of future success. 
• Fertility Testing - While you may feel like you want to jump straight into treatment, it's essential to spend time completing your diagnostic cycle first so your doctor and Care Team can recommend the best plan possible.
• Holistic Fertility Support - Research has shown that incorporating things like counseling, acupuncture, nutritional guidance, and support groups can greatly improve your fertility journey - and may even increase success rates! At Illume Fertility, all patients have access to our unique Integrated Fertility & Wellness (IFW) program, which offers holistic support focused on caring for your mind and body.
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) - Particularly helpful for older patients, PGT can provide you with an assessment of your embryo quality during IVF and detect chromosomal and other structural abnormalities that might impact successful implantation or your future child's health.

Even if your likelihood of becoming pregnant with your own eggs or sperm is only 1%, our team here at Illume Fertility will do everything we can to make it happen. If you end up deciding to explore other pathways to parenthood (such as donor conception or surrogacy), we have a full team of professionals to help guide you from start to finish.

SART does not currently collect data about the success rates for intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles. However, IUI success rates typically range from 5-15% per cycle, depending on the patient's situation.

The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) is the primary organization of professionals dedicated to the practice of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the United States. The organization regularly reports on national IVF success rates and provides relevant clinical information.

SART collects data from over 86% of the IVF centers in the United States and organizes it in clear "snapshot" reports, providing fertility patients with an idea of how their age range and cycle type performs at each particular practice.

A clinic that reports to SART is considered to be an honest clinic, as they must submit truthful data, all their successful (and unsuccessful) cycles, and use nationally-accredited laboratories. These clinics are committed to providing patients with the highest-quality care possible. Illume Fertility has been a proud member of SART since our founding in 2002. You can view our most recent Clinic Summary Report here.