Hey friends! So, have you heard about the latest updates in IVF reporting? The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) just dropped some fresh data for 2014, and it’s pretty enlightening! Each year, reproductive endocrinologists are required to share their in vitro fertilization (IVF) delivery rates with the CDC and SART, which is the go-to organization for assisted reproductive technologies in the U.S.
This year’s report has a new look that makes it super easy to understand fertility success rates. They’ve broken down the data into primary, secondary, and total embryo transfer attempts, which is a game-changer for evaluating how clinics are doing.
Among the busiest fertility clinics in the country, one standout is a certain clinic that reported impressively low twin and triplet rates while also keeping pregnancy and delivery rates high. For patients using their own eggs, the cumulative outcome per retrieval revealed a twin rate of just 2.3% for women under 35—much lower than the national average of 11.7%. Even for women aged 38-40, the rate was only 1.4%, compared to the national average of 4.1%. Remarkably, the triplet rate was zero for this clinic!
Interestingly, there’s a positive trend happening across the nation too. In 2014, a whopping 78% of babies born through fertility treatment were singletons—an increase from 2013. Despite this, only 22 to 31% of patients opted for a single embryo transfer. This clinic, however, champions elective single embryo transfer (eSET), and with the addition of pre-implantation genetic screening, their success rates stay impressively high.
The clinic remains dedicated to helping families grow one healthy baby at a time, and their results reflect this commitment. If you’re curious about more fertility topics, check out our post on the return to school routines and the arrival of autumn activities for some light reading.
To wrap it up, the updated IVF reporting guidelines provide a clearer picture of success in fertility clinics, making it easier for patients to make informed decisions. For further insights into pregnancy and home insemination, Healthline offers some excellent resources. Plus, if you’re considering boosting your fertility, don’t forget to check out the fertility supplements mentioned on Make a Mom.
Summary
The recent updates from SART on IVF reporting have shed light on success rates at fertility clinics. Notably, some clinics are achieving lower twin and triplet rates, while maintaining high pregnancy and delivery rates through methods like elective single embryo transfer. This progressive approach is changing the landscape of fertility treatment, empowering patients with more information.