Success rates depend on many factors (clinic outcomes, embryo quality, patient health, and treatment plan). The most meaningful “success rate” is usually clinic-specific and cycle-specific, so we recommend reviewing reputable ART success rate data and discussing expectations with your fertility clinic.
Overview
This guide answers “What is your success rate?” and provides context, common variables, and practical next steps.
How to think about success rates
Success metrics in assisted reproduction can be defined in different ways (per cycle, per retrieval, per transfer, live birth vs clinical pregnancy). Make sure you’re comparing apples to apples.
The most reliable expectations usually come from clinic-specific outcomes and a clinician’s assessment of your situation.
Typical workflow (high level)
- Start with a consultation: clarify goals and constraints.
- Confirm requirements: legal, medical, and logistical.
- Plan the next steps: timelines, documentation, and decision points.
What can vary (and why)
- Clinic schedules and medical protocols (individualized to the situation).
- State and international legal requirements (especially for parentage workflows).
- Matching preferences and availability (fit matters).
- Insurance and financial structure (coverage details can change).
- Logistics like travel, time zones, and appointment availability.
Questions to ask (so you don’t get surprised later)
- What are the next 2–3 steps in my specific situation?
- What documents or records should I prepare before we start?
- Which decisions should I make now vs later?
- Which success metric are we talking about (pregnancy rate, live birth, per transfer, per retrieval, etc.)?
- What factors most influence outcomes in our case (age, diagnosis, embryo testing, clinic)?
- Where can I review clinic-specific success rate data?
Next steps
Important note
This page is educational information only and is not medical, legal, or tax advice. Always confirm specifics with qualified professionals and your care team.
See the sources section below for reference links when available.