GITNUXREPORT 2025

Fertility Clinic Statistics

Fertility clinics worldwide achieve around 45-50% success rates with IVF.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Approximately 1.7% of women aged 15-44 in the United States use IVF each year

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The live birth rate per IVF cycle for women under age 35 is about 45-50%

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Approximately 8 million babies have been born worldwide through assisted reproductive technology since its inception

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Egg donation success rates can be as high as 65-70% per cycle in some clinics

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About 5 million ART cycles are performed worldwide annually

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Fertility clinics in the US perform over 200,000 IVF cycles per year

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Cryopreservation of embryos has a success rate of around 80% when used in subsequent cycles

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The success rate of frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles is higher than that of fresh embryo transfer in many clinics

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Nearly 3 million babies have been born via IVF worldwide

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In women under 35, the pregnancy rate per IVF cycle is approximately 60-65%

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Multiple pregnancies occur in about 30-35% of IVF cycles that utilize more than one embryo

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The first successful IVF baby, Louise Brown, was born in 1978 in the UK

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The use of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) increases the chance of successful pregnancy by screening out genetic abnormalities

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About 70% of IVF cycles involve ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins

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Only about 30% of couples diagnosed with infertility seek ART treatment, according to the CDC

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The cumulative live birth rate after three IVF cycles can reach up to 60-70% for women under 35

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The use of donor sperm accounts for about 10-15% of IVF cycles in the US

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The success rate for egg freezing with subsequent thawing and fertilization is approximately 50-60%

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The average number of eggs retrieved during IVF for women under 35 is approximately 15-20 eggs

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The implantation rate per embryo transferred averages around 40-45% in IVF

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IVF success rates in Asia vary significantly but are generally around 35-45% per cycle, depending on country and clinic

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The percentage of live births resulting from ART is approximately 2% in many developed countries, reflecting its increasing use

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Advances in embryo freezing techniques have led to success rates that are comparable to fresh embryo transfers in leading clinics

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The average cost of an IVF cycle in the US ranges from $12,000 to $15,000

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The average cost for egg donation in the US ranges from $20,000 to $50,000

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The average cost of fertility medications for a cycle is around $3,000 to $5,000 in the US

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The average age of women seeking IVF treatment is 36 years old

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Approximately 10-15% of couples worldwide face infertility issues

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The average age of first-time IVF patients is rising, with many in their late 30s to early 40s

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Approximately 30-35% of infertility cases are due to female factors

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The average time to conception for couples using ART is approximately 12 months

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The sperm fertilization rate in IVF procedures is nearly 70-80%, depending on semen quality

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The empirical live birth rate per embryo transferred in women aged 38-40 is approximately 25-30%

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The rate of successful live births per embryo transfer in women over 40 drops to about 10-15%

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The average duration of IVF treatment from initial consultation to pregnancy is approximately 3-6 months

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Male factor infertility accounts for roughly 40-50% of infertility cases

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About 15% of infertility cases in women are unexplained after testing

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The rate of miscarriage after IVF pregnancy is roughly 15-20%, depending on age and health factors

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Environmental factors such as smoking and obesity can reduce IVF success rates by up to 50%

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Psychological stress is reported to negatively impact fertility treatment outcomes in approximately 30% of women undergoing IVF

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Around 40% of infertility cases are due to combined factors involving both partners

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The average time from infertility diagnosis to successful pregnancy via ART is approximately 1.5-2 years

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Approximately 60-70% of women with infertility can conceive naturally or with medical help within five years of diagnosis

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The global fertility services market is projected to reach $37 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of around 8.2%

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Surrogacy laws vary widely; 12 US states have authorized gestational surrogacy arrangements

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The number of fertility clinics in the US exceeds 470, as per American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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Fertility clinics increasingly incorporate holistic approaches, with about 25% offering complementary therapies like acupuncture

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The global demand for fertility preservation services, including egg and embryo banking, grew by over 20% in the past five years

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The number of women freezing their eggs has increased by over 500% since 2010, indicating rising interest in fertility preservation

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Key Highlights

Approximately 1.7% of women aged 15-44 in the United States use IVF each year
The live birth rate per IVF cycle for women under age 35 is about 45-50%
Approximately 8 million babies have been born worldwide through assisted reproductive technology since its inception
The average cost of an IVF cycle in the US ranges from $12,000 to $15,000
Egg donation success rates can be as high as 65-70% per cycle in some clinics
The global fertility services market is projected to reach $37 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of around 8.2%
About 5 million ART cycles are performed worldwide annually
The average age of women seeking IVF treatment is 36 years old
Fertility clinics in the US perform over 200,000 IVF cycles per year
Approximately 30-35% of infertility cases are due to female factors
The average time to conception for couples using ART is approximately 12 months
Cryopreservation of embryos has a success rate of around 80% when used in subsequent cycles
The success rate of frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles is higher than that of fresh embryo transfer in many clinics

Unlocking hope and new beginnings: with over 8 million babies born worldwide through assisted reproductive technology and a thriving US fertility market exceeding $37 billion by 2027, the journey at fertility clinics is transforming lives every day.

Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) Procedures and Outcomes

Approximately 1.7% of women aged 15-44 in the United States use IVF each year
The live birth rate per IVF cycle for women under age 35 is about 45-50%
Approximately 8 million babies have been born worldwide through assisted reproductive technology since its inception
Egg donation success rates can be as high as 65-70% per cycle in some clinics
About 5 million ART cycles are performed worldwide annually
Fertility clinics in the US perform over 200,000 IVF cycles per year
Cryopreservation of embryos has a success rate of around 80% when used in subsequent cycles
The success rate of frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles is higher than that of fresh embryo transfer in many clinics
Nearly 3 million babies have been born via IVF worldwide
In women under 35, the pregnancy rate per IVF cycle is approximately 60-65%
Multiple pregnancies occur in about 30-35% of IVF cycles that utilize more than one embryo
The first successful IVF baby, Louise Brown, was born in 1978 in the UK
The use of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) increases the chance of successful pregnancy by screening out genetic abnormalities
About 70% of IVF cycles involve ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins
Only about 30% of couples diagnosed with infertility seek ART treatment, according to the CDC
The cumulative live birth rate after three IVF cycles can reach up to 60-70% for women under 35
The use of donor sperm accounts for about 10-15% of IVF cycles in the US
The success rate for egg freezing with subsequent thawing and fertilization is approximately 50-60%
The average number of eggs retrieved during IVF for women under 35 is approximately 15-20 eggs
The implantation rate per embryo transferred averages around 40-45% in IVF
IVF success rates in Asia vary significantly but are generally around 35-45% per cycle, depending on country and clinic
The percentage of live births resulting from ART is approximately 2% in many developed countries, reflecting its increasing use
Advances in embryo freezing techniques have led to success rates that are comparable to fresh embryo transfers in leading clinics

Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) Procedures and Outcomes Interpretation

While only about 1.7% of women aged 15-44 in the U.S. turn to IVF annually, cutting-edge success rates and technological advances have transformed reproductive possibilities—making hope more affordable, accessible, and closer to reality than ever before.

Costs and Financial Aspects of Fertility Treatments

The average cost of an IVF cycle in the US ranges from $12,000 to $15,000
The average cost for egg donation in the US ranges from $20,000 to $50,000
The average cost of fertility medications for a cycle is around $3,000 to $5,000 in the US

Costs and Financial Aspects of Fertility Treatments Interpretation

Navigating the path to parenthood in the U.S. can feel like a costly journey, with IVF averaging $12,000–$15,000, egg donation soaring up to $50,000, and fertility meds adding another $3,000–$5,000—turning hope into a hefty investment.

Demographics and Patient Characteristics

The average age of women seeking IVF treatment is 36 years old
Approximately 10-15% of couples worldwide face infertility issues
The average age of first-time IVF patients is rising, with many in their late 30s to early 40s

Demographics and Patient Characteristics Interpretation

As women increasingly pursue motherhood later in life, the rising average age of IVF patients amid global infertility challenges underscores both advances in reproductive medicine and the pressing need to address underlying causes of dwindling fertility.

Factors Influencing Fertility and Success Rates

Approximately 30-35% of infertility cases are due to female factors
The average time to conception for couples using ART is approximately 12 months
The sperm fertilization rate in IVF procedures is nearly 70-80%, depending on semen quality
The empirical live birth rate per embryo transferred in women aged 38-40 is approximately 25-30%
The rate of successful live births per embryo transfer in women over 40 drops to about 10-15%
The average duration of IVF treatment from initial consultation to pregnancy is approximately 3-6 months
Male factor infertility accounts for roughly 40-50% of infertility cases
About 15% of infertility cases in women are unexplained after testing
The rate of miscarriage after IVF pregnancy is roughly 15-20%, depending on age and health factors
Environmental factors such as smoking and obesity can reduce IVF success rates by up to 50%
Psychological stress is reported to negatively impact fertility treatment outcomes in approximately 30% of women undergoing IVF
Around 40% of infertility cases are due to combined factors involving both partners
The average time from infertility diagnosis to successful pregnancy via ART is approximately 1.5-2 years
Approximately 60-70% of women with infertility can conceive naturally or with medical help within five years of diagnosis

Factors Influencing Fertility and Success Rates Interpretation

While the path to parenthood often entails navigating a complex landscape where female factors contribute around a third of cases, male factors nearly mirror this burden, and environmental stressors can slash success rates by half, the hopeful reality remains that over 60-70% of women will conceive within five years—proof that perseverance, medical advances, and a splash of patience are often the recipe for turning fertility statistics into family realities.

Market Trends and Industry Data

The global fertility services market is projected to reach $37 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of around 8.2%
Surrogacy laws vary widely; 12 US states have authorized gestational surrogacy arrangements
The number of fertility clinics in the US exceeds 470, as per American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Fertility clinics increasingly incorporate holistic approaches, with about 25% offering complementary therapies like acupuncture
The global demand for fertility preservation services, including egg and embryo banking, grew by over 20% in the past five years
The number of women freezing their eggs has increased by over 500% since 2010, indicating rising interest in fertility preservation

Market Trends and Industry Data Interpretation

Amidst a booming $37 billion industry with over 470 US clinics, a 500% rise in egg freezing, and diverse surrogacy laws, the fertility field is rapidly evolving into a holistic, global pursuit of family-making that’s as ambitious as it is complex.