Open · SART Member · Lab Accredited

Fertility Specialists Medical Group

8010 Frost St, Suite P · San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 505-5500
Medical Director: Wendy B. Shelly, MD
2022
CDC Data — Most Recent Available
666
Total Cycles 2022
37.7%
Live birth rate under 35 (per retrieval)

Live Birth Success Rates

Own eggs · Per intended retrieval · All patients
Your age group:
Live birth rate (per retrieval)
37.7%
vs. 46.2% national avg  ↓ -8.5%
Live birth rate (2 cycles)
47.5%
Cumulative over two retrievals
Avg. retrievals needed
1.2
Per intended patient
Transfers per retrieval
0.8
Embryo transfer rate
Clinic vs. National Average
This clinic 37.7%
National average 46.2%
Fertility Specialists Medical Group
National average
Live birth rate (per retrieval)
28.3%
vs. 31.7% national avg  ↓ -3.4%
Live birth rate (2 cycles)
39.3%
Cumulative over two retrievals
Avg. retrievals needed
1.3
Per intended patient
Transfers per retrieval
0.9
Embryo transfer rate
Clinic vs. National Average
This clinic 28.3%
National average 31.7%
Fertility Specialists Medical Group
National average
Live birth rate (per retrieval)
11.4%
vs. 20.1% national avg  ↓ -8.7%
Live birth rate (2 cycles)
12.0%
Cumulative over two retrievals
Avg. retrievals needed
1.4
Per intended patient
Transfers per retrieval
0.4
Embryo transfer rate
Clinic vs. National Average
This clinic 11.4%
National average 20.1%
Fertility Specialists Medical Group
National average
Live birth rate (per retrieval)
9.7%
vs. 5.6% national avg  ↑ +4.1%
Live birth rate (2 cycles)
N/A
Cumulative over two retrievals
Avg. retrievals needed
1.4
Per intended patient
Transfers per retrieval
0.2
Embryo transfer rate
Clinic vs. National Average
This clinic 9.7%
National average 5.6%
Fertility Specialists Medical Group
National average

Success Rates Across All Age Groups

All patients · Per intended retrieval · Own eggs

How this clinic performed for all patients who intended to conceive using their own eggs in the most recent CDC data.

Age Group Live Birth Rate vs. National Avg. Cycles/Birth Singleton %
Under 35 37.7% -8.5% 2.7 37.7%
35–37 28.3% -3.4% 3.5 28.3%
38–40 11.4% -8.7% 8.8 9.1%
Over 40 9.7% +4.1% 10.3 6.5%

What This Means For You

Your age group:

For patients Under 35, this clinic's single-cycle live birth rate of 37.5% is 8.7 percentage points below the national average of 46.2%. The difference is worth noting when comparing clinics.

The cumulative two-cycle rate of 47.5% shows meaningful improvement on a second attempt. This clinic averaged 1.2 retrievals per patient in this age group. Data is based on 182 cycles — a statistically reliable sample.

For patients 35–37, this clinic's single-cycle live birth rate of 28.6% is 3.1 percentage points below the national average of 31.7%. The difference is worth noting when comparing clinics.

The cumulative two-cycle rate of 39.3% shows meaningful improvement on a second attempt. This clinic averaged 1.3 retrievals per patient in this age group. Data is based on 186 cycles — a statistically reliable sample.

For patients 38–40, this clinic's single-cycle live birth rate of 12.0% is 8.1 percentage points below the national average of 20.1%. The difference is worth noting when comparing clinics.

The cumulative two-cycle rate of 12.0% shows meaningful improvement on a second attempt. This clinic averaged 1.4 retrievals per patient in this age group. Data is based on 175 cycles — a statistically reliable sample.

Insufficient data was reported for the Over 40 age group at this clinic in the most recent CDC data. The CDC suppresses rates when fewer than 20 cycles were performed in a group to protect patient privacy. We recommend contacting the clinic directly for outcomes data in your age range.

Quality & Transparency Check

Based on latest available CDC data
High patient volume — statistically reliable data
666 total cycles in 2022. High volume means these statistics can be trusted.
SART member
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology membership requires adherence to strict ethical and clinical reporting standards.
Verified lab accreditation
Lab accreditation by CAP or similar body indicates quality standards in the embryology laboratory.
Below-average outcomes for patients under 35
37.7% live birth rate vs. 46.2% national average. Consider asking the clinic about their patient mix and case complexity.
Single embryo transfer rate not reported
SET rate data was not available for this clinic. Ask the clinic directly about their transfer protocols.

Donor Cycle Results

Using donor eggs or embryos

Success rates for cycles using donated eggs or embryos, which typically yield higher live birth rates regardless of the intended parent's age.

Fresh Embryos Fresh Eggs
N/A
No transfers reported
Fresh Embryos Frozen Eggs
N/A
No transfers reported
Frozen Embryos
50.0%
42 transfers
Donated Embryos
N/A
6 transfers · insufficient for reporting

Patient Diagnoses Treated

% of cycles involving each diagnosis

Many patients have more than one diagnosis. These percentages reflect how common each condition was among this clinic's 2022 patients.

Egg or embryo banking 39%
Unexplained factor 24%
Male factor 22%
Diminished ovarian reserve 18%
Ovulatory dysfunction 12%
Recurrent pregnancy loss 8%
Other factor, non-infertility 6%
Tubal factor 4%
Uterine factor 4%
Other factor, infertility 4%
Endometriosis 2%
Preimplantation genetic testing 2%

Services Offered

Donor egg
Donated embryo
Embryo cryopreservation
Egg cryopreservation
Gestational carrier
SART
Verified lab accreditation
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Quality Indicators
SART Member ✓ Yes
Lab Accredited ✓ Verified
Clinic Status Open
Annual Volume 666 cycles
SET Rate Not reported
Cancellation Rate Not reported
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Understanding IVF Costs

IVF costs vary significantly by clinic and situation. Here's what to expect when budgeting.

Base IVF Cycle
$12,000 – $15,000
Per cycle, before medications
Fertility Medications
$3,000 – $6,000
Highly variable by protocol
PGT-A Genetic Testing
$3,000 – $6,000
Optional but common over 35
Questions to ask: Do you offer multi-cycle packages? What does your quoted price include? Is monitoring billed separately?