| Published: October 8, 2025 Last reviewed: October 8, 2025 Reviewed by: Dr Dean Morbeck, Chief Scientific Officer Genea |
At Genea, we've always championed transparency in IVF success rates. We believe you deserve clear, accessible information to make informed decisions about your fertility journey. The Australian Government's YourIVFSuccess website has become an important independent resource for comparing clinics and understanding success rates – and we're here to help you navigate it effectively.
About the YourIVFSuccess website
The federally funded YourIVFSuccess website serves as Australia's independent platform for fertility treatment information. As a comprehensive resource, it features:
- Educational content explaining IVF processes and different fertility treatment options - explore the educational resources
- An IVF Success Estimator (Patient Predictor Calculator) to estimate your chance of pregnancy after one IVF cycle - try the calculator
- Australian clinic directory with services, patient demographics, and success rate graphs for each clinic
- Standardised success data collected from all Australian IVF clinics through ANZARD (Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database)
Understanding the success rate graphs
The website presents five different measures of success. While they may seem complex at first, we're here to help you understand what each means for your journey.
The five key measures explained
Measure 1: Complete cycle success
Shows live births per complete egg retrieval cycle, including the stimulated cycle plus all subsequent frozen embryo transfers from eggs collected in that cycle. This gives you the full picture of success from one egg collection.
Measure 2: First-timer success
Same as Measure 1, but specifically for people having their first ever egg retrieval. If you're new to IVF, this measure relates directly to you and is one of the clearest indicators of clinic performance for new patients.
Measure 3: transfer attempt success
Shows success rates when an embryo transfer was undertaken or planned, whether using fresh, frozen, or warmed eggs. This includes attempts where no eggs were collected or embryos failed to thaw.
Measure 4: Per embryo success
Indicates the chance of live birth from each individual embryo transferred. This measure also reflects a clinic's commitment to single embryo transfer practices, which reduce the risks associated with multiple pregnancies.
Measure 5: Clinical pregnancy rates
Shows the percentage of clinical pregnancies achieved per individual treatment attempt across different age groups. The key value of this measure is its recency, with data independently audited and provided by NPESU in November 2024, it offers the most up-to-date view of Genea's current performance compared to measures 1 - 4. This recent data demonstrates how Genea is performing now, consistently ranking above the national average across all age groups. While not all clinical pregnancies progress to live births, this measure provides valuable insight into recent treatment success rates.
Understanding the complete picture
No single measure tells the whole story. These five measures work together to provide a comprehensive view of clinic performance, far more meaningful than any individual number viewed in isolation. When comparing clinics, ensure you're reviewing the same measures across all clinics using independently verified data like that provided through YourIVFSuccess.
Genea's latest success rates
We believe in complete transparency about our IVF success rate outcomes. Our most recent independently audited data shows Genea consistently performing above national averages across all age groups and measures:
59% of first-time IVF patients under 35 at Genea achieve a successful pregnancy – significantly above the national average of 52.4%.
Key performance highlights
For patients under 35 years:
- 59.0% live birth rate for first-time IVF patients (Measure 2) vs 52.4% nationally
- 54.2% success rate per complete cycle (Measure 1) vs 47.5% nationally
- 42.2% success per embryo transferred (Measure 4) vs 36.5% nationally
For patients 35-42 years:
- 37.5% live birth rate for first-timers vs 31.8% nationally
- 30.0% success per complete cycle vs 25.8% nationally
- Consistently above national averages across all measures
These results reflect our commitment to evidence-based medicine, innovative technologies, and personalised care. Remember, while these statistics provide valuable context, your individual journey is unique. We encourage you to discuss how these rates apply to your specific circumstances during your consultation.
Which measure should you focus on?
- New to IVF? Focus on Measure 2 – it's most relevant to your situation
- Want the overall picture? Measures 1 and 2 together provide the best assessment of clinic performance
- Already started treatment? Measures 3 and 4 can help you understand ongoing success rates
- Comparing early outcomes? Measure 5 shows clinical pregnancy rates, though remember to consider live birth rates for complete success pictures
How to read the graphs
- Vertical lines represent the prediction range – if the national average falls within this range, the clinic is performing consistently with national standards
- Above the line suggests the clinic is performing better than the national average
- Age brackets are standardised (e.g., 24-34 years) to enable fair comparison across all clinics
- Data currency reflects treatments from 2020-2023, so discuss current success rates with your specialist
The IVF success estimator tool
This personalised calculator estimates your chance of pregnancy after one IVF cycle based on:
- Your age
- Previous IVF experience
- Reason for fertility treatment
- Other demographic factors
Always discuss your estimator results with a fertility specialist who can provide personalised assessment based on your complete medical history.
Why context matters
When reviewing success rates, remember that clinics serve different patient populations and offer varying treatment approaches:
Factors affecting success rate data
- Patient complexity – Some clinics specialise in complex cases or provide second opinions
- Treatment philosophy – Clinics offering alternatives to IVF (like ovulation tracking, IUI, or lifestyle interventions) may see different patient demographics
- Genetic services – Specialised genetic testing and treatment can influence patient populations
- Innovation and technology – Investment in new technologies, such as AI-assisted embryo selection, may impact recent outcomes not yet reflected in historical data
At Genea, we're proud of our comprehensive approach to fertility care and our commitment to continual improvement through research and innovation.
Making informed decisions
While the YourIVFSuccess website provides valuable standardised information, choosing a fertility clinic involves many considerations beyond success rates:
Considerations when picking your fertility clinic
Choosing the right fertility clinic is a crucial step in your journey towards parenthood. We've compiled a checklist of essential factors to consider when evaluating potential fertility clinics.
Download our complete guide to comparing fertility clinics for a detailed checklist to help you make the most informed decision for your journey.
Getting personalised information
While the YourIVFSuccess website offers excellent general information, your fertility journey is unique. For the most accurate and personalised assessment:
- Review the YourIVFSuccess website data as a starting point for understanding industry standards
- Book a consultation with our Fertility Concierge to discuss how the data applies to your specific circumstances
- Ask about current success rates – your specialist can provide more recent data and age-specific breakdowns
- Discuss all treatment options – IVF may not be your only or best path to parenthood
- Explore the educational resources on YourIVFSuccess to understand the full IVF process
We're here to help
Understanding IVF success rates shouldn't be complicated. Our team is ready to help you interpret the YourIVFSuccess data in the context of your personal fertility journey.
Ready to learn more? Contact our Fertility Concierge for a detailed discussion about success rates, treatment options, and what to expect on your path to parenthood.
Disclaimer: Please note that this is a Genea Group blog and as such information may not be relevant for all clinics. We advise that you consult clinics directly for further information. Success rates are influenced by many individual factors. The YourIVFSuccess website data represents historical outcomes (2020-2023) and may not reflect current success rates or individual circumstances. Always consult with a fertility specialist for personalised medical advice.
View our most up to date and complete success rate graphs with detailed breakdowns by age group here.
FAQs
The YourIVFSuccess website is a federally funded Australian Government resource designed to help patients understand IVF success rates and compare fertility clinics using independently verified data. It includes educational articles, a clinic directory, an IVF success estimator, and standardised success rate graphs collected through ANZARD.
You can use the website’s clinic directory to view each clinic’s services, patient demographics, and five standardised measures of success. When comparing clinics, ensure you’re looking at the same measure across all clinics, for example, “Measure 2: first-time patient success”, for fair and accurate comparisons.
Each graph shows a clinic’s performance for specific success measures across age groups.
- Bars represent the percentage rate.
- The vertical line shows the prediction range (confidence interval).
- If a clinic’s result is above the national average line, it’s performing better than average.
- Measure 1 – Complete cycle success: Births per complete egg retrieval cycle (includes frozen transfers).
- Measure 2 – First-timer success: Success rates for patients having their first ever IVF cycle.
- Measure 3 – Transfer attempt success: Success when an embryo transfer was attempted or planned.
- Measure 4 – Per embryo success: Live birth rate per embryo transferred.
- Measure 5 – Clinical pregnancy rate: The most recent measure showing pregnancies achieved per treatment attempt.
- New to IVF? Measure 2 (First-timer success) is most relevant.
- Want an overall picture? Combine Measures 1 and 2.
- Already in treatment? Measures 3 and 4 show ongoing outcomes.
- Interested in recent data? Measure 5 gives the latest clinical pregnancy results.
The current YourIVFSuccess data covers treatment cycles from 2020–2023. While this provides valuable benchmarks, clinics like Genea can share their most recent independently audited results during your consultation for a more current picture.
Success rates vary based on:
- Patient demographics and case complexity
- Clinic treatment philosophy and technologies used
- Availability of genetic testing and research programs
- Experience of specialists and embryologists
These factors mean a lower rate doesn’t necessarily indicate poorer care — it may reflect the clinic’s patient mix or focus on complex cases.
Genea consistently performs above national averages across all age groups.
For example, 59% of first-time IVF patients under 35 at Genea achieve a successful pregnancy compared to 52.4% nationally (Measure 2). Our success rates reflect advanced technology, evidence-based medicine, and personalised care.
Use YourIVFSuccess as a starting point, then speak with Genea’s Fertility Concierge or your specialist. They can:
- Interpret how national data applies to you
- Provide the latest clinic-specific outcomes
- Discuss your full range of fertility treatment options
Beyond success rates, consider:
- The clinic’s approach to patient care and emotional support
- Range of available treatments and genetic services
- Technology and laboratory standards
- Access to specialists, counsellors, and support teams
Download Genea’s guide to comparing fertility clinics for a detailed checklist.
That’s completely normal, the metrics can be complex. Genea’s Fertility Concierge team can walk you through what each measure means and how to interpret them in light of your unique fertility journey.
