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You can consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national database for the latest ART success rates. Success rates in different programs vary widely; couples are advised to seek the most current information for the program they are considering.

Assisted Reproductive Technology Reports for individual clinics are available online from the National Center for Disease Control and Health Prevention (CDC).

Select the link below to view our fertility clinic report.
BCRH Fertility Clinic Report 2005

Select the link below for the complete report by state.
National Center for Reproductive Health ART Report 2005

COMPARING INFERTILITY PROGRAMS
Couples should consider many factors when choosing an infertility program; however, many rely only on outcome statistics related to assisted reproductive technology (ART). Although the number of babies born as a result of ART can be an important indicator of program quality and proficiency, this number is affected by many variables and, therefore, is not an accurate predictor of a couple's chance for having a baby.

These statistics also do not capture pregnancies that result from other, "low-tech" procedures and many patients at the Texas Center for Reproductive Health (TXCRH) conceive after surgery, ovulation induction and/or insemination. The ability to achieve pregnancy with ART, or any infertility treatment depends on many clinical and other factors, including but not limited to:

• The woman's age
• Her FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) level
• The couple's history of prior treatment, including ART
• The reason for the couple's infertility

When using ART statistics to compare infertility programs, remember that pregnancy rates are affected by patient mix, guidelines for patient acceptance or rejection and cycle cancellation policies, among other things. Programs accepting women over age 41 or those with a history of multiple prior ART failures may experience lower pregnancy rates. However, our high level of clinical quality and scientific expertise has allowed us to achieve some of the highest success rates while treating some of the most difficult infertility cases.

Consider your age, the cause of your infertility and other personal factors as you review ART program statistics. Also remember that your chance for individual success is best determined by an experienced reproductive specialist, following a thorough medical history and physical examination.