2006 ART Clinic Success Rates Report
Carefully examine all related financial, psychological, and medical issues before beginning treatment for infertility.
The data for this national report come from the 483 fertility clinics in operation in 2006 that provided and verified data on the type, number, and outcomes of all ART cycles started in their clinics. The 138,198 ART cycles performed at these reporting clinics in 2006 resulted in 41,343 live births (deliveries of one or more living infants) and 54,656 infants.
A woman's chances of having a pregnancy and a live birth by using ART are influenced by many factors, some of which are patient-related and outside a clinic's control (e.g., the woman's age, the cause of infertility). Because the national data set includes information on many of these factors, it can give potential ART users an idea of their average chances of success. Average chances, however, do not necessarily apply to a particular individual or couple. People considering ART should consult their physician to discuss all the factors that apply in their particular case.
Data Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. 2006 Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates: National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports, Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2008.
Related Links:
The following national consumer organizations offer support to people experiencing infertility:
American Fertility Association*
The American Fertility Association (AFA) is a national consumer organization that offers support for men and women dealing with infertility. Their purpose is to educate the public about reproductive disease, and support families during struggles with infertility and adoption.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association*
RESOLVE is a national consumer organization that offers support for men and women dealing with infertility. Their purpose is to provide timely, compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy.
Fertile Hope*
Fertile Hope is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility.
Other Related Links:
CDC's Division of Reproductive Health ART Surveillance System
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology*
The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) promotes and advances the standards for the practice of assisted reproductive technology to the benefit of patients, members and society at large.
