Looking at clinical pregnancy data (fetal heartbeat detected at 6 week scan) this year seems set to be the most successful year yet for the Unit.
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Clinical pregnancy rates per IVF/ICSI cycle started |
48.4% (78/161) |
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Clinical pregnancy rates per egg collection |
49.1% (78/159) |
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Clinical pregnancy rates per embryo transfer |
52.7% (78/148) |
By promoting the benefits of Single Embryo Transfer for selected patients, multiple pregnancy rates have decreased from 17.8% in 2010 to 12.8% in 2011 (Jan- June), whilst clinical pregnancy rates have significantly increased. This means that half of all couples reaching the stage of having embryos’ transferred will have a successful outcome.
Clinical pregnancy rates per IVF/ICSI cycle started |
35.5% (123/346) |
Clinical pregnancy rates per egg collection |
36.1% (121/335) |
Clinical pregnancy rates per embryo transfer |
38.9% (123/316) |
Multiple pregnancy rates decreased from 19.2% in 2009 to 17.8% in 2010, whilst pregnancy rates have remained consistently high.