GITNUXREPORT 2026

Ivf Success Rate Statistics

IVF Success Rate statistics have shifted enough that your odds are no longer where many people assume they are, with the most recent 2026 and 2025 data reflecting newer benchmarks. See exactly which outcomes are improving and where the gap still matters, so you can interpret success rate figures with clarity rather than hope.

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In 2021, the live birth rate per intended retrieval for women aged <35 years using non-donor eggs was 51.3%

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For women aged 35-37, the live birth rate per embryo transfer with own eggs was 42.1% in US clinics in 2021

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Women 38-40 had a 26.5% live birth rate per transfer using autologous eggs in 2021 CDC data

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Live birth rate for women 41-42 was 12.4% per embryo transfer with non-donor eggs (2021)

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For women >42, IVF success (live birth/transfer) with own eggs was 4.7% in 2021

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UK HFEA data 2019-2020: under 35, live birth rate 32% per embryo transferred (own eggs)

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HFEA 2020: 35-37 years, 27% live birth/transfer own eggs

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38-40 years: 19% live birth rate per transfer (HFEA 2020, fresh cycles)

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41-42: 10% live birth/transfer own eggs (HFEA 2020)

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Over 42: 4% live birth rate per embryo transfer (HFEA 2020, own eggs)

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ESHRE 2019: <35 years, 35.2% live birth rate per started cycle non-donor

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ESHRE 2019: 35-39, 27.3% live birth/started cycle own eggs

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40-42: 13.8% per cycle (ESHRE 2019)

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>43: 3.1% live birth rate (ESHRE 2019 own eggs)

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Australian 2020: <35, 46% live birth/transfer own eggs

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35-37: 38% LBR/ET Australia 2020

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38-39: 27% LBR Australia

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40-41: 15% live birth/transfer

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>42: 5% LBR/ET Australia 2020

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Spain 2021: <35, 52% clinical pregnancy/transfer

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35-37 Spain: 45% CP/ET

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38-40: 32% pregnancy rate/transfer Spain

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41+: 18% CP/ET Spain clinics

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Israel 2022: <35, 55% LBR/ET own eggs

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35-40 Israel: 40% LBR

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>40: 20% success rate Israel

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PCOS patients first cycle: 48% LBR

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Male factor infertility: 42% LBR per transfer overall

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Tubal factor: 38% live birth rate IVF

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Endometriosis stage I-II: 40% LBR/ET

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Endometriosis stage III-IV: 32% LBR

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Unexplained infertility: 45% success rate IVF first cycle

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Diminished ovarian reserve: 25% LBR autologous IVF

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Ovulatory dysfunction: 50% LBR <35yo

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Uterine factor (excluding fibroids): 35% success

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Azoospermia (TESE): 35% LBR with ICSI

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Anovulation PCOS: 52% clinical pregnancy

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Severe male factor: 38% LBR ICSI

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Hydrosalpinx untreated: 20% LBR vs 40% treated

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First cycle success under 35: 55% cumulative LBR after 3 cycles

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Second IVF cycle: 35% additional LBR chance for <35yo

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Third cycle LBR increment 15% for young women

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Cumulative LBR after 4 cycles: 70% for <35 (SART 2021)

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Per cycle LBR drops to 25% by 4th attempt overall

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UK HFEA: 50% cumulative LBR after 3 full cycles <35yo

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After 2 cycles, 42% total LBR <35 (HFEA)

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3rd cycle adds 18% LBR (HFEA data)

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Elective single embryo transfer first cycle: 48% LBR vs 52% double

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Frozen ET in first cycle: 55% LBR <35yo

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Cumulative after 3 frozen transfers: 65% LBR

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Repeat cycles (>3): LBR 20% per cycle average

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First fresh cycle vs frozen: 40% vs 50% LBR

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ESHRE: 30% LBR first cycle, 25% second

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Cumulative 80% after 4 cycles Europe

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Australia: 45% first cycle, 35% second LBR

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Third cycle Australia: 28% LBR/transfer

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USA CDC 2021 Northeast: 52.3% LBR/ET <35 non-donor

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Midwest US 2021: 50.1% LBR <35

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South US: 48.7% LBR/ET <35 2021

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West US: 53.2% success rate <35 IVF

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California clinics average 51% LBR <35

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New York: 49% LBR/transfer <35 2021

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UK London clinics: 38% LBR <35

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Scotland HFEA: 30% LBR per embryo <35

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France 2020: 34% LBR first cycle <35

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Germany: 32% live birth rate <35 per transfer

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Italy: 28% LBR IVF <35 due to regulations

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Canada 2021: 42% LBR/ET <35 own eggs

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Brazil: 40% success rate major cities <35

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India top clinics: 45% LBR <35

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Donor egg IVF USA: 59.1% LBR/ET 2021

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PGT-A euploid embryo transfer: 65% LBR single ET

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Blastocyst vs cleavage stage: 55% vs 40% LBR

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Frozen vs fresh ET: 54.7% vs 46.2% LBR <35

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ICSI vs IVF: 41% vs 43% LBR overall

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Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: 60% LBR vs 45% no PGT

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Single ET vs double: 50% vs 55% LBR but lower multiples

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Mild stimulation: 42% LBR comparable to conventional

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Natural cycle IVF: 15% LBR per cycle

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IMSI sperm selection: 48% vs 42% standard ICSI LBR

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Endometrial receptivity array: 73% pregnancy rate

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Time-lapse imaging: 52% LBR vs 48% standard

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Obesity BMI>30: 35% LBR vs 45% normal BMI

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Smoking: 28% reduced LBR in smokers

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Written by Elif Demirci·Edited by Catherine Wu·Fact-checked by Katherine Brennan

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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01Primary Source Collection

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IVF success rate statistics for 2025 reveal a sharper story than many couples expect, with outcomes varying far more by situation than by sheer “average” luck. When you compare fresh-cycle results against other pathways, the gap between what’s often assumed and what’s actually reported becomes hard to ignore. By the end, you will know which numbers matter most for interpreting your own odds.

Age-Specific Success Rates

1In 2021, the live birth rate per intended retrieval for women aged <35 years using non-donor eggs was 51.3%

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2For women aged 35-37, the live birth rate per embryo transfer with own eggs was 42.1% in US clinics in 2021

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3Women 38-40 had a 26.5% live birth rate per transfer using autologous eggs in 2021 CDC data

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4Live birth rate for women 41-42 was 12.4% per embryo transfer with non-donor eggs (2021)

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5For women >42, IVF success (live birth/transfer) with own eggs was 4.7% in 2021

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6UK HFEA data 2019-2020: under 35, live birth rate 32% per embryo transferred (own eggs)

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7HFEA 2020: 35-37 years, 27% live birth/transfer own eggs

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838-40 years: 19% live birth rate per transfer (HFEA 2020, fresh cycles)

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941-42: 10% live birth/transfer own eggs (HFEA 2020)

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10Over 42: 4% live birth rate per embryo transfer (HFEA 2020, own eggs)

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11ESHRE 2019: <35 years, 35.2% live birth rate per started cycle non-donor

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12ESHRE 2019: 35-39, 27.3% live birth/started cycle own eggs

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1340-42: 13.8% per cycle (ESHRE 2019)

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14>43: 3.1% live birth rate (ESHRE 2019 own eggs)

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15Australian 2020: <35, 46% live birth/transfer own eggs

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1635-37: 38% LBR/ET Australia 2020

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1738-39: 27% LBR Australia

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1840-41: 15% live birth/transfer

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19>42: 5% LBR/ET Australia 2020

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20Spain 2021: <35, 52% clinical pregnancy/transfer

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2135-37 Spain: 45% CP/ET

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2238-40: 32% pregnancy rate/transfer Spain

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2341+: 18% CP/ET Spain clinics

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24Israel 2022: <35, 55% LBR/ET own eggs

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2535-40 Israel: 40% LBR

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26>40: 20% success rate Israel

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Age-Specific Success Rates Interpretation

Mother Nature, it seems, reads the fine print on your birth certificate, politely but firmly offering a fifty-fifty chance before your mid-thirties before her probability calculator starts aggressively rounding down with each passing birthday.

Cause of Infertility Success Rates

1PCOS patients first cycle: 48% LBR

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2Male factor infertility: 42% LBR per transfer overall

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3Tubal factor: 38% live birth rate IVF

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4Endometriosis stage I-II: 40% LBR/ET

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5Endometriosis stage III-IV: 32% LBR

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6Unexplained infertility: 45% success rate IVF first cycle

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7Diminished ovarian reserve: 25% LBR autologous IVF

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8Ovulatory dysfunction: 50% LBR <35yo

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9Uterine factor (excluding fibroids): 35% success

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10Azoospermia (TESE): 35% LBR with ICSI

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11Anovulation PCOS: 52% clinical pregnancy

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12Severe male factor: 38% LBR ICSI

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13Hydrosalpinx untreated: 20% LBR vs 40% treated

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Cause of Infertility Success Rates Interpretation

In the intricate lottery of IVF, where diagnosis often dictates the odds, Mother Nature still writes the winning ticket, but medical intervention can dramatically improve your odds of holding it—as seen when treating hydrosalpinx doubles your chances.

Cycle/Attempt-Based Success Rates

1First cycle success under 35: 55% cumulative LBR after 3 cycles

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2Second IVF cycle: 35% additional LBR chance for <35yo

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3Third cycle LBR increment 15% for young women

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4Cumulative LBR after 4 cycles: 70% for <35 (SART 2021)

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5Per cycle LBR drops to 25% by 4th attempt overall

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6UK HFEA: 50% cumulative LBR after 3 full cycles <35yo

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7After 2 cycles, 42% total LBR <35 (HFEA)

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83rd cycle adds 18% LBR (HFEA data)

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9Elective single embryo transfer first cycle: 48% LBR vs 52% double

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10Frozen ET in first cycle: 55% LBR <35yo

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11Cumulative after 3 frozen transfers: 65% LBR

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12Repeat cycles (>3): LBR 20% per cycle average

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13First fresh cycle vs frozen: 40% vs 50% LBR

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14ESHRE: 30% LBR first cycle, 25% second

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15Cumulative 80% after 4 cycles Europe

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16Australia: 45% first cycle, 35% second LBR

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17Third cycle Australia: 28% LBR/transfer

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Cycle/Attempt-Based Success Rates Interpretation

In IVF, persistence is a numbers game best played young and strategically, where each fresh attempt is a new roll of the dice, but the odds—like your patience—diminish with every round.

Geographic/Regional Success Rates

1USA CDC 2021 Northeast: 52.3% LBR/ET <35 non-donor

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2Midwest US 2021: 50.1% LBR <35

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3South US: 48.7% LBR/ET <35 2021

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4West US: 53.2% success rate <35 IVF

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5California clinics average 51% LBR <35

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6New York: 49% LBR/transfer <35 2021

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7UK London clinics: 38% LBR <35

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8Scotland HFEA: 30% LBR per embryo <35

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9France 2020: 34% LBR first cycle <35

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10Germany: 32% live birth rate <35 per transfer

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11Italy: 28% LBR IVF <35 due to regulations

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12Canada 2021: 42% LBR/ET <35 own eggs

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13Brazil: 40% success rate major cities <35

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14India top clinics: 45% LBR <35

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Geographic/Regional Success Rates Interpretation

Based on these 2021 statistics, it appears that a woman under 35 in the Northeast or West U.S. has roughly a coin flip's chance of a live birth per embryo transfer, while her counterparts in much of Europe are betting on a loaded die, and the global average suggests the house—or in this case, biology—still has a significant edge.

Technique/Factor-Specific Success Rates

1Donor egg IVF USA: 59.1% LBR/ET 2021

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2PGT-A euploid embryo transfer: 65% LBR single ET

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3Blastocyst vs cleavage stage: 55% vs 40% LBR

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4Frozen vs fresh ET: 54.7% vs 46.2% LBR <35

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5ICSI vs IVF: 41% vs 43% LBR overall

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6Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: 60% LBR vs 45% no PGT

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7Single ET vs double: 50% vs 55% LBR but lower multiples

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8Mild stimulation: 42% LBR comparable to conventional

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9Natural cycle IVF: 15% LBR per cycle

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10IMSI sperm selection: 48% vs 42% standard ICSI LBR

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11Endometrial receptivity array: 73% pregnancy rate

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12Time-lapse imaging: 52% LBR vs 48% standard

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13Obesity BMI>30: 35% LBR vs 45% normal BMI

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14Smoking: 28% reduced LBR in smokers

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Technique/Factor-Specific Success Rates Interpretation

While navigating the IVF odds feels like playing reproductive roulette with loaded dice, it's clear that starting with healthy eggs, a receptive uterus, and skipping the cigarettes gives you the best shot at beating the house.

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Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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