Success Rates
Since its inception, Reproductive Partners – UC San Diego Regional Fertility Center has achieved extraordinary success rates with In-Vitro Fertilization that are significantly higher than the national average. We are internationally and nationally recognized as innovators in the field and our success speaks for itself. Reproductive Partners, San Diego delivered the first Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) baby in San Diego County in 2001. Patients seek treatment at Reproductive Partners – UC San Diego Regional Fertility Center because of our compassionate care and our expertise in treating the most difficult cases of infertility. We have many patients who successfully conceive and deliver a baby that have experienced failed cycles at other IVF centers. We exhibit world class delivery rates despite the fact that we transfer fewer embryos, across the various ages, than most other centers. Transferring fewer embryos reduces the risks associated with multiple pregnancies. In most cases for patients under age 40, we transfer only two embryos, thereby reducing the risk of triplets or high order multiple pregnancies. Please see our most recent success rates listed below.
2009 IVF (in-vitro fertilization) Success Rates
| Age | < 35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | > 42 | Donor |
| Average Number of Embryos Transferred |
1.9 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
2005-2008 IVF (in-vitro fertilization) Success Rates
| Age | < 35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | > 42 | Donor |
| Average Number of Embryos Transferred |
1.9 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Our four year cummulative success rates for IVF as reported to SART for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 and verified by the CDC.
As entry criteria are highly variable for each program, and treatment processes vary, a center by center comparison of results may not be meaningful
Why do we have high success rates?
Successful fertility treatment requires individualized patient care and personalized treatment plans. You will receive the guidance, communication and comfort you need to achieve a successful pregnancy.
Our physicians perform all procedures including all ultrasound examinations and intrauterine inseminations. A team of dedicated highly trained embryologists, nurses, laboratory technicians and support personnel are fully committed to helping each patient achieve success.
Daily monitoring during ovarian stimulation sets our center apart from other centers. The daily monitoring makes us immediately aware of any excessive response you may have. This allows us to help our patients avoid the serious complication of ovarian hyper-stimulation.
We report our IVF and other fertility success rates to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and to the SART/CDC reporting system. This not only provides accountability, it also challenges us to develop the safest procedures with the best results.
Reproductive Partners - UC San Diego previously reported results to the IVF Registry of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and now reports to the SART/CDC reporting system. Our current success rate report is available from SART here. We encourage you to visit www.sart.org and view the most recent national and individual clinic IVF success rates.
Last updated: March 24, 2010
Author: Dr. V. Gabriel Garzo
"I first met Dr. Garzo and his team in 2004 after several people recommended him for IVF. After just one try my husband and I were finally parents to a healthy little boy. We always felt Dr. Garzo and his team did an outstanding job, but it wasn’t until 2008 that I realized how wonderful they really were.
After we had our son, we moved to Arizona. In 2008, we realized that in order to have another child we would have to proceed with IVF again. I asked my OB/GYN for a referral and did some research. Soon I found one of the "top" fertility specialists in Arizona. I went through one IVF cycle Unsuccessfully with this "top" doctor and realized I had made a huge mistake and the only way I would do IVF again was to travel to San Diego and see Dr. Garzo.
When I went back to San Diego is when I realized just how special Dr. Garzo and his team were. Not once did I feel like I was in a factory. Dr. Garzo actually looked at my history and had a new updated protocol which shows he looks at each person individually and is always updating his procedures. Lisa, the embryologist, actually sat down and described in detail the quality of our embryos and gave us time to decide what to do whereas the other facility just told us the number of cells the embryos had divided into and expected us to make an immediate decision. Dr. Garzo and his team were always extremely nice and willing to take the time to help me, instead of making me feel like I was an annoyance and past my allotted time. These are just a few of the MANY reasons that make Dr. Garzo and his team so spectacular. They helped and reassured me in so many different ways. I could go on. But most importantly is thanks to Dr. Garzo and his wonderful team my husband and I are expecting again!"
