GITNUXREPORT 2025

Egg Retrieval Statistics

Egg retrieval success varies with age, ovarian reserve, and protocols used.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The fertilization rate per retrieved egg in IVF cycles averages about 70-80%

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About 55% of retrieved eggs develop into viable embryos

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The percentage of fertilized eggs developing into blastocysts is around 60-70%

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Fertilization rate with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is approximately 75-80%

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The proportion of eggs that fertilize successfully declines with maternal age, falling below 50% after 40 years

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Approximately 60% of retrieved eggs are successfully fertilized with ICSI

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The average number of eggs retrieved per retrieval cycle for women under 35 is approximately 15

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Women aged 35-37 typically yield around 12 eggs per retrieval

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The average ovarian stimulation duration for egg retrieval is approximately 10-12 days

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The cancellation rate of IVF cycles due to inadequate response is about 10-15%

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Roughly 80% of women under 35 have successful egg retrieval cycles leading to viable embryos

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The average number of mature eggs retrieved per cycle for women under 30 is about 12-13 eggs

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Egg retrieval success rate improves with the use of GnRH antagonists over agonists in stimulated IVF cycles

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The average number of eggs retrieved per cycle in women aged 38-40 is approximately 8-10 eggs

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Approximately 30-40% of women undergoing egg retrieval have a cycle canceled due to poor ovarian response

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About 25% of eggs retrieved in IVF are typically mature and suitable for fertilization

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The average time from ovarian stimulation start to egg retrieval is around 36 hours

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The average duration of ovarian stimulation to retrieve eggs is 10 days, with variations based on protocols

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About 15-20% of women undergoing egg retrieval experience mild ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)

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The likelihood of a successful egg retrieval is around 90% in women with healthy ovaries

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The average number of follicles visible via ultrasound correlates with the number of eggs retrieved, typically 75-85% of follicles yield eggs

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The percentage of women returning for multiple egg retrieval cycles increases with age, due to lower success rates

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The total number of eggs retrieved correlates positively with the woman's ovarian reserve, measured by AMH levels

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Women with low ovarian reserve (AMH below 1 ng/mL) tend to produce fewer eggs, often less than 5 per cycle

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The incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is approximately 1-2% in IVF treatments, with severe cases being rare

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The average number of eggs retrieved in women aged 41-42 drops to around 4-6 eggs, reflecting diminished ovarian reserve

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The chance of pregnancy from a single IVF cycle ranges from 40-50% for women under 35

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The clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer in IVF is approximately 40-50%

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The likelihood of live birth per egg retrieval cycle decreases significantly after age 40, dropping below 10%

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The average number of embryos transferred per IVF cycle is about 1-2, to minimize multiple pregnancies

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The use of embryo cryopreservation has increased by over 50% in the last decade, improving cumulative pregnancy chances

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The success rate of live birth after fresh embryo transfer is roughly 40-50%, but increases when including frozen embryo transfers

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In women aged 35-37, the pregnancy rate per retrieval cycle is approximately 30-40%

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The pregnancy success rate from frozen embryo transfers can be comparable or higher than fresh transfers in some settings, potentially reaching 50-60%

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The overall live birth rate per egg retrieved in women under 35 is approximately 40%, decreasing significantly with age

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The rate of ectopic pregnancy following embryo transfer is about 2-5%, influenced by age and other factors

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Approximately 25% of women who undergo egg retrieval ultimately conceive using their own eggs, considering cumulative success over multiple cycles

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The freeze-all approach in IVF, where all embryos are cryopreserved for later transfer, has a pregnancy rate of about 50-60%, depending on age and protocol

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The average cost of an egg retrieval procedure in the United States is around $10,000-$15,000

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The average time from retrieval to embryo transfer is about 3-5 days, depending on the protocol

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Key Highlights

The average number of eggs retrieved per retrieval cycle for women under 35 is approximately 15
Women aged 35-37 typically yield around 12 eggs per retrieval
The fertilization rate per retrieved egg in IVF cycles averages about 70-80%
About 55% of retrieved eggs develop into viable embryos
The chance of pregnancy from a single IVF cycle ranges from 40-50% for women under 35
The average ovarian stimulation duration for egg retrieval is approximately 10-12 days
The cancellation rate of IVF cycles due to inadequate response is about 10-15%
The average cost of an egg retrieval procedure in the United States is around $10,000-$15,000
The clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer in IVF is approximately 40-50%
Roughly 80% of women under 35 have successful egg retrieval cycles leading to viable embryos
The average number of mature eggs retrieved per cycle for women under 30 is about 12-13 eggs
The percentage of fertilized eggs developing into blastocysts is around 60-70%
The likelihood of live birth per egg retrieval cycle decreases significantly after age 40, dropping below 10%

Did you know that women under 35 typically retrieve around 15 eggs per cycle with a 40-50% chance of live birth, highlighting how age and ovarian response crucially influence IVF success?

Fertilization and Embryo Development Metrics

The fertilization rate per retrieved egg in IVF cycles averages about 70-80%
About 55% of retrieved eggs develop into viable embryos
The percentage of fertilized eggs developing into blastocysts is around 60-70%
Fertilization rate with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is approximately 75-80%
The proportion of eggs that fertilize successfully declines with maternal age, falling below 50% after 40 years
Approximately 60% of retrieved eggs are successfully fertilized with ICSI

Fertilization and Embryo Development Metrics Interpretation

While the journey from egg retrieval to viable embryo is encouraging, with fertilization rates generally hovering around 70-80%, the sobering reality is that age can significantly tip the scales, underscoring the delicate balance between hope and biological limits in assisted reproductive technology.

Ovarian Response and Egg Retrieval Outcomes

The average number of eggs retrieved per retrieval cycle for women under 35 is approximately 15
Women aged 35-37 typically yield around 12 eggs per retrieval
The average ovarian stimulation duration for egg retrieval is approximately 10-12 days
The cancellation rate of IVF cycles due to inadequate response is about 10-15%
Roughly 80% of women under 35 have successful egg retrieval cycles leading to viable embryos
The average number of mature eggs retrieved per cycle for women under 30 is about 12-13 eggs
Egg retrieval success rate improves with the use of GnRH antagonists over agonists in stimulated IVF cycles
The average number of eggs retrieved per cycle in women aged 38-40 is approximately 8-10 eggs
Approximately 30-40% of women undergoing egg retrieval have a cycle canceled due to poor ovarian response
About 25% of eggs retrieved in IVF are typically mature and suitable for fertilization
The average time from ovarian stimulation start to egg retrieval is around 36 hours
The average duration of ovarian stimulation to retrieve eggs is 10 days, with variations based on protocols
About 15-20% of women undergoing egg retrieval experience mild ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
The likelihood of a successful egg retrieval is around 90% in women with healthy ovaries
The average number of follicles visible via ultrasound correlates with the number of eggs retrieved, typically 75-85% of follicles yield eggs
The percentage of women returning for multiple egg retrieval cycles increases with age, due to lower success rates
The total number of eggs retrieved correlates positively with the woman's ovarian reserve, measured by AMH levels
Women with low ovarian reserve (AMH below 1 ng/mL) tend to produce fewer eggs, often less than 5 per cycle
The incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is approximately 1-2% in IVF treatments, with severe cases being rare
The average number of eggs retrieved in women aged 41-42 drops to around 4-6 eggs, reflecting diminished ovarian reserve

Ovarian Response and Egg Retrieval Outcomes Interpretation

Egg retrieval statistics reveal that younger women under 35, averaging about 15 eggs per cycle, enjoy higher success rates and fewer cancellations, making the journey toward parenthood smoother—while aging ovaries tend to produce fewer eggs, underscoring the importance of timing and ovarian reserve in IVF's delicate dance of hope and biology.

Pregnancy and Live Birth Success Rates

The chance of pregnancy from a single IVF cycle ranges from 40-50% for women under 35
The clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer in IVF is approximately 40-50%
The likelihood of live birth per egg retrieval cycle decreases significantly after age 40, dropping below 10%
The average number of embryos transferred per IVF cycle is about 1-2, to minimize multiple pregnancies
The use of embryo cryopreservation has increased by over 50% in the last decade, improving cumulative pregnancy chances
The success rate of live birth after fresh embryo transfer is roughly 40-50%, but increases when including frozen embryo transfers
In women aged 35-37, the pregnancy rate per retrieval cycle is approximately 30-40%
The pregnancy success rate from frozen embryo transfers can be comparable or higher than fresh transfers in some settings, potentially reaching 50-60%
The overall live birth rate per egg retrieved in women under 35 is approximately 40%, decreasing significantly with age
The rate of ectopic pregnancy following embryo transfer is about 2-5%, influenced by age and other factors
Approximately 25% of women who undergo egg retrieval ultimately conceive using their own eggs, considering cumulative success over multiple cycles
The freeze-all approach in IVF, where all embryos are cryopreserved for later transfer, has a pregnancy rate of about 50-60%, depending on age and protocol

Pregnancy and Live Birth Success Rates Interpretation

While advancing age dims the prospects—dropping live birth odds below 10% after 40—modern IVF strategies like embryo freezing and careful cycle management have transformed what was once a hopeful gamble into a science increasingly tailored for success, with cumulative pregnancy rates reaching as high as 60% under optimal conditions.

Procedural Costs and Cycle Management

The average cost of an egg retrieval procedure in the United States is around $10,000-$15,000
The average time from retrieval to embryo transfer is about 3-5 days, depending on the protocol

Procedural Costs and Cycle Management Interpretation

With costs ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 and a delicate 3 to 5-day window from retrieval to transfer, egg retrieval underscores both the economic and temporal investments behind the bloom of hope in fertility treatment.