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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why Success Rates Don’t Tell You Which IVF Clinic Is Best

from IVF abroad: TTC and infertility for those considering conceiving abroad · host Emma Haslam

Why Success Rates Don’t Tell You Which Fertility Clinic Is BestWhen people start researching fertility clinics - especially when considering treatment abroad one of the first things they look at is success rates.And that makes sense. If you’re investing emotionally, physically and financially into treatment, you want the best possible chance of success.But the reality is that success rates rarely tell the full story.In this episode, I explain why comparing fertility clinics based purely on success rates can be misleading - particularly when you're looking at clinics across different countries.We explore how clinics report their results, why those numbers are often difficult to compare, and what you should really be looking at instead when choosing where to have treatment.In this episode we discuss:Why success rates are often the first thing people look at when choosing a clinicHow patient selection can dramatically influence clinic statisticsWhy success rates are reported differently across countries and clinicsThe difference between pregnancy rates, live birth rates and cumulative successHow marketing can make statistics appear more impressive than they really areWhat actually matters more than success rates when choosing a fertility clinicFertility treatment is complex, and the clinic with the highest numbers on a website is not necessarily the right clinic for your situation.The goal is not simply to find the clinic with the best statistics — but to find the clinic that is best suited to your individual circumstances.For more help please see the links below.Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment? Watch this free masterclass: yourivfabroad.co.uk/freemasterclassFREE 15 minute video call - ready to take the next step and want to discuss the services Emma offers:  calendly.com/yourivfabroad/15minFREE Online fertility pharmacy introduction - Need an introduction to a specialist pharmacist for a no obligation quote for all your fertility medication at competitive rates and delivered globally?  yourivfabroad.co.uk/online-fertility-pharmacy-serviceYour IVF abroad planner/journal  - Keep everything organised and in one place and document your journey and feelings along the way. Find out more/buy one here:yourivfabroad.co.uk/shop

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