IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
IVF combines egg and sperm outside the body to create embryos that are then transferred to the uterus. Used for many causes of infertility and family-building.
- Success rate
- 40–55%/cycle
- Avg cost (US)
- $15,000–$25,000/cycle
- Recovery
- 1–2 days
- US volume / yr
- ~390,000
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Individuals or couples facing infertility, using donor eggs/sperm, same-sex family building, or genetic testing needs.
10–14 days of ovarian-stimulation injections, egg retrieval under sedation, lab fertilization, and later embryo transfer.
Minimal downtime from retrieval (1–2 days). Pregnancy test ~10–14 days after transfer.
$15,000–$25,000 per IVF cycle including medications. Coverage varies widely by state and employer.
Questions to ask your doctor
- What is your live-birth rate for my age group?
- Do you recommend PGT-A genetic testing?
- Fresh vs frozen transfer for my case?
- What are the total costs including medications and storage?
Frequently asked
SART publishes clinic-by-clinic live-birth rates by age. Under 35, rates per transfer often exceed 50% at top clinics.
Most patients who conceive with IVF do so within 3 cycles, but individual counseling is essential.
About 20 U.S. states mandate some IVF coverage. Many employers now include fertility benefits.
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