What Affects IVF Success Rates? Key Factors That Influence IVF Outcomes
What are my chances of getting pregnant using IVF treatment?
We often hear this question during our patient consultations. A combination of biological, medical, and clinical factors influences IVF success. Understanding these variables and choosing the right fertility center can help patients feel informed, empowered, and confident as they begin their family-building journey.
At RMA of New York – Long Island, patients benefit from decades of experience, a world-class IVF laboratory, and outcomes that consistently exceed national averages — all close to home in Nassau and Suffolk County.
The Most Important Factors that Influence IVF Success
Age and Ovarian Reserve
A woman’s age remains one of the strongest predictors of IVF success. As we age, both the quantity and quality of eggs naturally decline, which can affect fertilization, embryo development, and implantation.
Ovarian reserve testing helps fertility specialists customize treatment strategies based on how the ovaries are likely to respond to stimulation.
Sperm Quality
Factors such as sperm count, motility, morphology, and DNA integrity all play a role in embryo development. Advanced laboratory techniques can help overcome many sperm-related challenges, even in cases of severe male factor infertility.
Uterine Health and Medical Conditions
Conditions such as fibroids, uterine polyps, endometriosis, autoimmune disorders, and hormonal imbalances might affect implantation and pregnancy outcomes. A comprehensive diagnostic approach allows fertility specialists to identify and address these issues before embryo transfer.
Genetics and Chromosomal Factors
Chromosomal abnormalities are a leading cause of failed implantation and miscarriage. Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) allows embryos to be screened for genetic abnormalities. The healthiest embryos are selected for transfer, improving the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy for many patients.
The Role of the IVF Laboratory
For a fertility treatment to be successful, it’s vital to find a team that combines the expertise of top fertility doctors with experienced, highly trained embryologists and the latest proven technologies. At RMA of New York – Long Island, IVF cycles are supported by a state-of-the-art embryology laboratory in Melville, NY.
Our IVF laboratory is led by Christine Briton-Jones, PhD, HCLD. She has over 20 years of experience in clinical embryology and has contributed to the development and refinement of laboratory techniques that contribute to the growing success of assisted reproductive technologies. Her team works behind the scenes, using the most advanced technology to safeguard and optimize every step of the process, from fertilization to embryo development, freezing, and transfer.
Compassionate Care
Selecting a fertility clinic is one of the most important decisions you will make during treatment. Our team combines personalized and patient-centric care with cutting-edge procedures and technologies to help you build your family.
As one patient shared, “Everything changed when we went to RMA of New York – Long Island. It was the best decision we could have ever made…We felt well prepared and at ease going into the procedure.”
Schedule a consultation to learn how IVF at RMA of New York – Long Island may support your family-building goals.