When considering IVF, many patients want to understand how success rates are reported and what those figures mean in practice. Access to independently verified data can help provide context when exploring your treatment options. Dr Erin Fuller, a fertility specialist at Genea Newcastle, supports open and transparent reporting so patients can make informed decisions about their care.
The information below is sourced from YourIVFSuccess, a government-funded website that publishes verified IVF outcome data for accredited clinics across Australia. All Genea clinics participate in this reporting.
The data includes a range of reporting periods and outcome measures. Across each measure presented below, Genea Newcastle’s outcomes are reported as being above the Australian national average.
IVF treatment involves a series of steps rather than a single event. From egg retrieval through to embryo transfer and pregnancy, each stage provides different insights into treatment outcomes.
As a result, success rates are reported using several different measures. The five measures below reflect outcomes across different timeframes, providing both longer-term context and more recent data from Genea Newcastle.
A single egg retrieval can result in multiple embryos, which may be transferred immediately or stored and used in future cycles. This measure reflects the likelihood of achieving a live birth from all embryo transfers, both fresh and frozen. that come from one egg retrieval.
By including every embryo created from that retrieval, it provides a more complete picture of the overall outcome that may be achieved from a single cycle of egg collection.
| Age Group | Genea Newcastle | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 62.0% | 46.4% |
| 35-42 years | 36.4% | 23.6% |
| Egg retrieval year: 2022 | Embryo transfer years: 2022 & 2023 | ||
For patients starting IVF, this measure is commonly used as a reference point. It shows the likelihood of a live birth from all embryo transfers, fresh and frozen, resulting from a patient’s first egg retrieval.
Because it only includes first-time retrievals, it allows for a more consistent comparison between patients who are beginning IVF treatment.
| Age Group | Genea Newcastle | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 69.4% | 52.3% |
| 35-42 years | 46% | 30.6% |
| Egg retrieval year: 2022 | Embryo transfer years: 2022 & 2023 | ||
This measure reflects the likelihood of a live birth for each treatment cycle in which an embryo transfer takes place.
It is based on more recent treatment data compared with Measures 1 and 2.
| Age Group | Genea Newcastle | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 49.4% | 34.5% |
| 35-38 years | 43.2% | 28.1% |
| 39-42 years | 27.1% | 16.7% |
| Treatment year: 2023 | ||
This measure reflects the likelihood of a live birth for each individual embryo transfer, whether fresh or frozen.
It is based on outcomes recorded within a single treatment year.
| Age Group | Genea Newcastle | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 51.9% | 36.9% |
| 35-38 years | 46.4% | 31.1% |
| 39-42 years | 29.4% | 19.3% |
| Treatment year: 2023 | ||
A clinical pregnancy, confirmed by ultrasound, is an important stage in IVF treatment. This measure shows how often that outcome occurs for each treatment cycle where an embryo transfer is intended.
Among the five measures, it reflects the most recently available reported data.
| Age Group | Genea Newcastle | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 53.1% | 41.4% |
| 35-38 years | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| 39-42 years | 30.5% | 24.8% |
| Treatment year: 2024 | ||
While IVF success rates can be helpful when reviewing clinic outcomes, they are based on groups of patients and do not predict results for any individual.
A range of factors can influence treatment outcomes, including age, fertility diagnosis, ovarian reserve and overall health. Because each person’s situation is unique, personalised medical advice is an important part of planning treatment.
Dr Erin Fuller takes an individualised approach to care, reviewing your medical history and personal circumstances to help guide appropriate treatment options.
All statistics sourced from YourIVFSuccess.
In Australia, IVF success rates are published at the clinic level rather than for individual doctors.
This information is available through YourIVFSuccess, a government-funded website that reports verified outcomes for accredited IVF clinics using a standardised set of measures.
These measures are designed to help patients understand and compare results across clinics using consistent definitions.
IVF outcomes at Genea Newcastle are independently reported through YourIVFSuccess.
Across all five reported measures and time periods, Genea Newcastle’s outcomes are reported as being above the Australian national average.
For patients having their first IVF egg retrieval, the reported live birth rate per first retrieval cycle is:
A full breakdown of outcomes by measure and age group is shown above.
Success for a first IVF cycle is commonly reported using Measure 2 – Births per first retrieval cycle (including the later transfer of resulting embryos) for women having their first ever egg retrieval.
This measure includes all embryo transfers, both fresh and frozen, that result from a patient’s first egg retrieval, rather than just a single transfer.
IVF outcomes can vary depending on a range of individual factors.
These may include age, fertility diagnosis, ovarian reserve, medical history and other health considerations. Because of this, published success rates reflect averages across groups of patients rather than individual outcomes.
When comparing IVF clinics, it is important to look at results that are reported using the same definitions.
The YourIVFSuccess framework uses five standardised measures and reports results by age group, which can help support more consistent comparisons between clinics.
IVF success rates in Australia are reported at the clinic level because treatment involves a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, embryologists and nursing staff.
The outcomes shown on this page reflect results achieved at Genea Newcastle, where Dr Erin Fuller provides care.
IVF treatment involves multiple stages, from egg retrieval through to embryo transfer and pregnancy.
Different measures are used to reflect outcomes at each stage, which is why no single statistic can fully represent the entire treatment process. YourIVFSuccess reports five standardised measures to provide a broader view of clinic outcomes.
Published IVF success rates provide general information based on groups of patients, but they cannot predict outcomes for any individual.
Each person’s situation is different, and factors such as age, fertility history and overall health may influence treatment results.
During your consultation, Dr Erin Fuller will review your individual circumstances and discuss how these factors may influence your treatment options and potential outcomes.
You can book a consultation with Dr Erin Fuller online here. If you have any questions before your appointment, please contact the Genea Newcastle team on 02 4908 6555, and they will be happy to assist.