Success rates
Our success rates are consistent with the national average and we are committed to continuous improvement in order to provide the best services for you.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) compare success rates for every licensed clinic in the UK to the national average. Information on success rates is of limited value in comparing centres and choosing where to seek treatment. Find out more about our fertility clinic success rates and advice on choosing a clinic on the HFEA website (here).
Success rates for IVF/ICSI:
The clinical pregnancy rates for fresh IVF/ICSI treatment per embryo transfer for different age groups are shown in the table below.
Please note that a clinical pregnancy is one where a foetal heartbeat has been confirmed on an ultrasound scan and is not simply a positive pregnancy test.
Clinical Pregnancy Rate for IVF/ICSI patients using own eggs (January 2022 – December 2022) | ||
Age Range | Embryo Transfers | Clinical Pregnancy per embryo transfer |
Under 35 | 24 | 33% |
35-37 | 12 | 42% |
38-39 | 13 | 23% |
40+ | 23 | 18% |
Total | 72 | 28% |
- Single embryo transfer in 53% of fresh cycles
- 58% of patients having a fresh embryo transfer had a blastocyst stage transfer
- Fresh Live birth rate per embryo transferred for 2021 was 19%, which is consistent with the national average for 2018 (23%) as reported by the HFEA.
- 23% of all patients whose embryos were transferred following IVF/ICSI in 2021 have achieved a live birth.
Success rates for frozen embryos
The clinical pregnancy rates for frozen embryo transfers for different age groups are shown in the table below.
Clinical Pregnancy Rate for patients using frozen embryos (January 2022 – December 2022) | ||
Age Range | Embryo Transfers | Clinical Pregnancy per embryo transfer |
Under 35 | 47 | 34% |
35-37 | 34 | 24% |
38-39 | 31 | 32% |
40+ | 22 | 9% |
Total | 134 | 28% |
- Single embryo transfer in 62% of frozen cycles
- Frozen Live birth rate per embryo transferred for 2021 was 13%, which is consistent with the national average for 2018 (25%) as reported by the HFEA.
- 19% of all patients who had a frozen embryo transfer in 2021 have achieved a live birth.
The chances of pregnancy are different according to individual circumstances, so please do not hesitate to contact us, should you require more detailed information about your individual chances of success.
Get In Touch
To make an appointment with one of our doctors:
- Speak to our Patient Pathway Coordinator
- Email us
- Complete our General Enquiries form and a member of the team will be in touch.
Address
Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit
Block E, St Helier Hospital NHS Trust
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
Surrey,
London
SM5 1AA
UK
Phone
Patient pathway coordinator:
+44 208 296 3861
Reception: +44 208 296 3860
Fertility nurses:
+44 20 8296 3862
Working Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00 -16:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 12:00 (Limited Embryology)