IVF Success Rates in Sydney | Dr Ying Li | Genea Sydney CBD
Understanding IVF success rates can help you feel informed and prepared as you navigate your fertility journey. As a Fertility Specialist at Genea Sydney CBD, Dr Ying Li is passionate about ensuring every patient has the information they need to make informed decisions about their care.
The data on this page comes from YourIVFSuccess, a government-funded, independent platform that publishes verified IVF outcome data for accredited Australian clinics that have consented to public reporting. All Genea clinics participate in reporting.
Across all measures and reporting periods shown, Genea Sydney CBD’s results are above the Australian national average.
Understanding the measures
IVF doesn’t happen in a single step — it’s a journey with multiple stages, each measured in its own way. The five measures below cover a range of reporting periods and together provide a complete view of Genea Sydney CBD’s outcomes, from earlier cycles to the latest published results.
The measures
Measure 1 – Births per complete egg retrieval (including the later transfer of resulting embryos)
A single egg retrieval can produce multiple embryos, which may be transferred over time in both fresh and frozen embryo transfer cycles. Measure 1 represents the chance of at least one live birth from all fresh and frozen embryo transfers resulting from a single egg retrieval, providing a more complete picture of what one retrieval cycle can achieve.
| Age Group | Genea Sydney CBD | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 49.9% | 46.4% |
| 35-42 years | 27.1% | 23.6% |
| Egg retrieval year: 2022 | Embryo transfer years: 2022 & 2023 | ||
Measure 2 – Births per first retrieval cycle (including the later transfer of resulting embryos) for women having their first ever egg retrieval
For those at the beginning of their IVF journey, measure 2 is particularly worth noting. It captures the chance of achieving at least one live birth from all fresh and frozen embryo transfers associated with a patient’s first egg retrieval cycle. Including only individuals undergoing their first retrieval helps ensure outcomes are measured on a consistent and comparable basis.
| Age Group | Genea Sydney CBD | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 55.4% | 52.3% |
| 35-42 years | 37.8% | 30.6% |
| Egg retrieval year: 2022 | Embryo transfer years: 2022 & 2023 | ||
Measure 3 – Births per treatment attempt
Measure 3 represents the likelihood of achieving a live birth with each individual embryo transfer and is based on more recent data than Measures 1 and 2.
| Age Group | Genea Sydney CBD | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 43.8% | 34.5% |
| 35-42 years | 33.3% | 28.1% |
| 35-38 years | 23.6% | 16.7% |
| Treatment year: 2023 | ||
Measure 4 – Births per embryo transfer
Measure 4 reflects the likelihood of a live birth from every fresh or frozen embryo transfer performed at Genea Sydney CBD within a single year.
| Age Group | Genea Sydney CBD | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 47.0% | 36.9% |
| 35-42 years | 36.7% | 31.1% |
| 35-38 years | 27.8% | 19.9% |
| Treatment year: 2023 | ||
Measure 5 – Clinical pregnancies per treatment
Measure 5 uses the most recently published results to show the chance of reaching a clinical pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound for each individual treatment attempt where an embryo transfer was intended. A clinical pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound represents an important early milestone in the fertility journey.
| Age Group | Genea Sydney CBD | National |
|---|---|---|
| <35 years | 54.0% | 41.4% |
| 35-42 years | 43.3% | 35.3% |
| 35-38 years | 28.7% | 24.8% |
| Treatment year: 2024 | ||
Every fertility journey is unique
Success rates can offer useful guidance, but they represent only one part of the overall picture. Each person’s fertility journey is influenced by factors such as age, diagnosis and medical history, meaning outcomes will always vary from individual to individual.
Dr Ying Li takes the time to understand your personal circumstances and treatment goals. By tailoring care to your unique situation, he provides a personalised approach to support you throughout your fertility journey.
All data sourced from YourIVFSuccess.
FAQs
Dr Ying Li practises at Genea Sydney CBD, where IVF results are independently reported through YourIVFSuccess, the government-funded platform that publishes verified outcome data for all accredited IVF clinics in Australia.
Across all reported measures and time periods, Genea Sydney CBD performs above the national average.
For first-time IVF patients under 35, the live birth rate per first retrieval cycle is 55.4% at Genea Sydney CBD, compared with 52.3% nationally. For patients aged 35 to 42, the live birth rate is 37.8%, compared with 30.6% nationally.
The full breakdown by age group and measure can be viewed on this page.
Age is one of the most important factors influencing IVF outcomes. At Genea Sydney CBD, patients under 35 have a live birth rate of 55.4% per first retrieval cycle, compared with 37.8% for patients aged 35 to 42.
IVF success rates generally decrease with age, largely due to natural changes in egg quality and the number of eggs available in the ovaries. These changes can affect fertilisation, embryo development and implantation.
During your consultation, Dr Ying Li will discuss how your age, medical history and individual fertility factors may influence your personal likelihood of success and help guide the most appropriate treatment approach.
When it comes to measuring the success of a first IVF attempt, births per first retrieval cycle (Measure 2) is the most commonly used benchmark. It captures the chance of achieving a live birth from all fresh and frozen embryo transfers generated from a patient’s very first egg retrieval.
YourIVFSuccess independently reports the following live birth rates per first retrieval cycle at Genea Sydney CBD:
- 55.4% for patients under 35, compared with 52.3% nationally
- 37.8% for patients aged 35–42, compared with 30.6% nationally
These figures reflect egg retrievals from 2022 and embryo transfers from 2022–2023, serving as a benchmark for patients at the start of their IVF journey. Dr Ying Li will discuss your age, medical history and individual fertility factors during your consultation to give you a clearer sense of what these figures may mean for you personally.
Genea Sydney CBD’s success rates are above the Australian national average across all five YourIVFSuccess measures and all reported age groups.
IVF success rates are not always directly comparable between clinics. Differences in patient populations, the measures used to report outcomes and the timeframe covered by the data can all influence the results presented.
When comparing IVF clinics in Sydney, it is helpful to look for clinics that publish all five standardised YourIVFSuccess measures and report results by age group. This provides a clearer and more complete picture of clinic outcomes.
In Australia, IVF success rates are reported at the clinic level rather than for individual fertility specialists. Through the government-funded YourIVFSuccess platform, outcomes are published for accredited IVF clinics, reflecting the overall performance of the clinic where treatment is provided.
Dr Ying Li practises at Genea Sydney CBD, and the results shown on this page represent the outcomes of the clinic where your treatment would take place.
IVF treatment involves several stages, which is why multiple success measures are reported. Each measure reflects a different part of the treatment process, meaning no single statistic can provide a complete picture.
For patients starting IVF, Measure 2 (births per first retrieval cycle for first-time patients) is often particularly relevant, as it reflects the chance of achieving a live birth from all embryo transfers generated from a first egg retrieval. Reviewing Measures 1 and 2 together can also help provide a broader understanding of clinic performance over time.
Genea has developed a detailed guide explaining the YourIVFSuccess measures and how to interpret the data. You can read it here.
Published IVF success rates can provide useful context, but they cannot predict an individual outcome. A range of factors can influence treatment results, including age, ovarian reserve, diagnosis and medical history.
During your consultation, Dr Ying Li will review your medical history and discuss how these factors may influence your individual treatment journey, helping you understand what the published success rate data may mean in your situation.
You can arrange a consultation with Dr Ying Li by booking online here. If you have any questions before your appointment, the Genea team will be happy to assist and provide further information.
Consulting Rooms
Level 3, 321 Kent St
Sydney NSW 2000
137 St Johns Rd,
Glebe, NSW 2037
50-52 Gloucester Rd,
Hurstville NSW 2220
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T: 1300 323 297
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Assisted Reproductive Technology treatments available with Dr Ying Li
PGT
Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis / Screening
Ovulation Induction
Ovulation Stimulation
IVF
In vitro Fertilisation
IUI
Intrauterine Insemination