By providing integrative care and cutting-edge treatment, Collab Fertility exceeds national averages

When patients begin exploring IVF, one of the first and most confusing questions they encounter is: what do IVF success rates actually mean for me? IVF success rates are one of the most searched topics in fertility care, and for good reason. Patients want clear, trustworthy information about their chances of success before starting treatment. However, these rates can be difficult to interpret without understanding what those numbers actually measure and how they apply to individual patients.

In this guide, we explain IVF success rates, how IVF statistics are calculated, how Collab Fertility’s outcomes compare to national figures (hint: we are well above national averages across age groups!), and why personalized fertility care matters more than any single statistic.

What IVF statistics measure, and who they apply to

IVF statistics typically report outcomes such as pregnancy, ongoing pregnancy, and live birth rates. They are often grouped by age and may be reported per cycle, per embryo transfer, or per patient.

National IVF statistics combine data from many clinics and patient populations. They may include a wide range of diagnoses, treatment approaches, and levels of medical complexity. As a result, these numbers provide averages rather than individualized predictions.

When reviewing IVF statistics, it’s important to ask:
– Are these IVF success rates reported per cycle, per transfer, or per patient?
– Do they measure ongoing pregnancies, live births, or both?
– Do they apply to patients using their own eggs?
– How is age factored into the data?

How Collab’s outcomes compare to national IVF success rates

When IVF success rates are compared by age group, Collab Fertility’s outcomes consistently exceed national numbers. In fact, Collab’s IVF success rates significantly exceed national averages across all age groups, and are more than double the national average for patients over age 38

Collab reports live births and ongoing pregnancy rates, compared with national averages that reflect only live birth rates per new patient. Collab’s outcomes demonstrate how personalized, integrative fertility care can positively impact results:

– Under age 35: 81.8 percent at Collab versus 50.8 percent nationally
– Ages 35–37: 64 percent at Collab versus 39.8 percent nationally
– Ages 38–40: 61.1 percent at Collab versus 27 percent nationally
– Ages 41–42: 36.4 percent at Collab versus 14.3 percent nationally
– Over age 42: 16.7 percent at Collab versus 4.2 percent nationally

How does the CDC IVF success estimator work

The CDC IVF success estimator is a tool that uses national IVF data to estimate the likelihood of success based on factors such as age, diagnosis, and prior IVF treatment history.

While the CDC IVF success estimator can offer general guidance, it relies on population-level data and cannot account for clinic-specific practices, individualized treatment protocols, or lifestyle and environmental factors that may affect fertility outcomes.

For most patients, the CDC IVF success estimator is best used as a starting point, not a definitive prediction.

What questions should you ask during an IVF consultation

Instead of focusing only on IVF success rates, patients benefit from asking questions that reveal how care is delivered. Helpful questions include:
– How will my fertility treatment be personalized?
– How does my age and diagnosis influence my treatment plan?
– What laboratory technologies are used to support embryo development?
– How do nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental health factor into care?
– How do you define success and support patients throughout treatment?

How many embryos on average transfer for IVF

Another common question patients ask is how many embryos are transferred during IVF and how this affects IVF success rates.

Today, most fertility clinics aim to transfer a single embryo whenever possible. Improvements in embryo culture, genetic testing, and laboratory techniques allow many patients to achieve strong pregnancy and live birth outcomes with one embryo, while minimizing the risks associated with multiple pregnancies.

Why personalized fertility care matters more than any single number

IVF success rates are influenced by many factors, including medical expertise, laboratory quality, protocol design, and the patient's age and overall health. 

At Collab Fertility, personalized fertility care is central to The Collab Way—an integrative approach that combines advanced reproductive medicine with in-house, personalized nutrition support, clean-living guidance, and whole-person care, including referrals to acupuncturists and therapists. Every Collab patient is enrolled in The Collab Way at no extra cost from the day they start treatment with us. 

By tailoring treatment plans to each individual and couple, Collab optimizes outcomes while supporting patients at every stage of their journey. IVF success rates matter, but understanding how those outcomes are achieved matters even more. 

Schedule a consultation to learn how our personalized, integrative treatment plans may support your path to parenthood.

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