IVF: Successful?

Yes! We are pregnant! IVF was successful for us on the first try. Science suggests the live birth IVF success rate for women under 35 who start an IVF cycle is 40%.

Here are some IVF success factors:

Age
Your age and using your own eggs are important IVF success factors to consider. While younger women have higher chances of IVF success, factors that reduce the chances of IVF success include being an older woman with fewer eggs and the lower quality of an older woman’s eggs. 

Previous pregnancy
More IVF success factors to think about include whether or not you were pregnant previously and if it was with the same partner. If you were pregnant previously with the same partner that’s currently undergoing IVF treatment, there is a greater probability of IVF success. Factors such as a history of recurrent miscarriage or a different partner may reduce the chances of IVF success.

Type of fertility problems
While some male infertility problems do impact IVF success, factors like uterine abnormalities, exposure to DES or fibroid tumors also decrease the likelihood of success with IVF. Very important to know: IVF success factors are dependent on ovulation. Ovarian dysfunction, like high FSH levels which indicate a low ovarian reserve, may reduce the chances of IVF success.  Factors that may lower pregnancy rates and reduce success with IVF include needing large amounts of ovulation stimulation drugs. When both partners are infertile with lower chances for IVF success, factors such as the length of time you have been infertile is important to consider. The chances of IVF success decrease with the amount of time a couple has been infertile.

Fertility clinic
The center you choose to perform the IVF treatment can greatly affect your IVF success. Factors to think about when reviewing the success rate of fertility centers include:
- The training and experience of the IVF clinic and staff
- The live birth rate per IVF cycles started
- The rate of patients pregnant with multiples (twins, triplets or more)
- The laboratory used by the clinic and the qualifications of their staff
- The types of patients accepted at the clinic, more specifically their age and fertility problem

More details about personal first trimester experience to come :) 

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