Surprising Facts About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Chances Of A Live Birth Increase With Multiple Rounds

Sometimes, all a woman needs is one round of IVF to get pregnant and give birth to a child. However, as stated, this is not a sure thing. The good news for those considering IVF, however, is that multiple rounds increase the chances of a live birth compared to one round. Though the success rate will vary between individuals, sources indicate those under forty who undergo two or more rounds of IVF have between a fifty and sixty-five percent chance of a live birth, on average. After forty, the chances do drop significantly, although many at this point choose to use donor eggs from a younger woman to increase the chances of success.

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