Understanding IVF Success Rates by Age

An age-stratified look at the data, with the caveats that make it meaningful rather than misleading.

Bottom line up front: IVF success rates decline with age, primarily due to egg quality — but the specific numbers depend heavily on how "success" is defined and measured, which matters as much as the age-based trend itself.
Age rangeApproximate live birth rate per transfer (own eggs)
Under 3550–60%
35–3738–45%
38–4025–35%
41–4215–25%
43+5–15%

These are general, published ranges — individual clinic and patient outcomes vary. Ask any clinic for their specific age-adjusted data, not a general industry figure.

Why "success rate" needs a precise definition

Clinical pregnancy rate, live birth rate per transfer, and cumulative live birth rate across multiple cycles are all different measures — a rate quoted without specifying which one it measures isn't meaningful for comparison.

Why donor egg options change this picture

Success rates using donor eggs remain relatively stable across recipient age (typically 50–65%), since egg age — not uterine age — is the primary age-related factor. This is worth knowing as context, not a recommendation for your specific situation.

See colombianivf.com for Colombia-specific outcome data discussion with a provider.

The Takeaway

Ask any clinic specifically which measure their quoted rate reflects, and for data adjusted to your specific age — a general industry number isn't a reliable predictor for you individually.