IVF success rates

Not all IVF success rates can be applied to every couple wanting to go ahead with in vitro fertilization treatment. Every couple’s circumstances are different and depending on the specifics of each case, can make or break the hopes of successfully conceiving. Although statistics give a very general idea about the chances available, they should not be adhered to by everyone.

Factors that impact on IVF success rates include;

Age of the woman
The best cases of IVF success rates relate directly to the ‘age’ of the woman. Women under 35 yrs old have the best chances simply because their bodies are more fertile then those of older women. Women between the ages of 35 and 39 experience varied results and although women over 40 yrs of age have the lowest chance of getting pregnant, they can increase their chances dramatically depending on their results with the other factors that impact on IVF success rates.

Response to Fertility Drugs
Women who respond well to fertility drugs have a good chance of successfully conceiving using in vitro fertilization treatment. The fertility drugs help in different ways, the most notable and important feature of fertility drugs is the ability to help grow and mature eggs. If the fertility drugs work well in the woman, then the eggs that are produced will be of high quality – as this is one of the problems with infertile women, this greatly increases the chances for successful fertilization.

Number of Eggs Retrieved
Statistics show that the number of eggs retrieved from the woman will greatly increase the chances of getting pregnant. If the number of eggs retrieved from the woman is less than five than the chances are low (not including the other factors that impact on IVF success rates), with five to seven eggs – the chances of conceiving are better; however, with seven or more eggs retrieved – this gives the woman optimum chances of getting pregnant because all the eggs that are retrieved will be fertilized and the ones that survive (yes, some eggs do arrest their development) will be used to be put back in the woman’s uterus to continue growing, hopefully on to a healthy child.

Number of IVF Cycles
The number of times the woman goes in for IVF treatment is proven to increase IVF success rates. Although the woman has the same percentage of chance to conceive as the last time, overall statistics have shown that the overall number of attempts will increase the odds.

Once again the IVF success rates vary depending on the cause of the infertility problem/s and although IVF is looked at by couple’s as a last resort, there is another alternative. Some women these days are looking to the Eastern World for guidance and natural remedies for infertility problems – most women are finding varying degrees of success with conceiving using these “secret” methods. If you are having problems getting pregnant then it may be a good idea to explore all avenues before resorting to surgical fertility treatment. Pregnancy Miracle is one such product by Lisa Olson, a medical researcher, nutritionist and mother of two, who battled with infertility for over ten years until she became pregnant. To learn more about Pregnancy Miracle click here.