Open · SART Member · Lab Accredited

Houston Infertility Clinic Sonja Kristiansen, MD

9055 Katy Freeway, Suite 450 · Houston, TX 77024
(713) 862-6181
Medical Director: Sonja B. Kristiansen, MD
2022
CDC Data — Most Recent Available
242
Total Cycles 2022
12.4%
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)
12.4%
vs. 46.2% national avg  ↓ -33.8%
Live birth rate (2 cycles)
13.8%
Cumulative over two retrievals
Avg. retrievals needed
1.2
Per intended patient
Transfers per retrieval
0.6
Embryo transfer rate
Clinic vs. National Average
This clinic 12.4%
National average 46.2%
Houston Infertility Clinic
National average
Live birth rate (per retrieval)
11.1%
vs. 31.7% national avg  ↓ -20.6%
Live birth rate (2 cycles)
14.8%
Cumulative over two retrievals
Avg. retrievals needed
1.1
Per intended patient
Transfers per retrieval
0.6
Embryo transfer rate
Clinic vs. National Average
This clinic 11.1%
National average 31.7%
Houston Infertility Clinic
National average
Live birth rate (per retrieval)
22.7%
vs. 20.1% national avg  ↑ +2.6%
Live birth rate (2 cycles)
24.2%
Cumulative over two retrievals
Avg. retrievals needed
1.1
Per intended patient
Transfers per retrieval
0.6
Embryo transfer rate
Clinic vs. National Average
This clinic 22.7%
National average 20.1%
Houston Infertility Clinic
National average

Insufficient data reported for this age group in Latest CDC.

The CDC suppresses rates when fewer than 20 cycles were performed in an age group to protect patient privacy.

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 12.4% -33.8% 8.1 9.5%
35–37 11.1% -20.6% 9.0 11.1%
38–40 22.7% +2.6% 4.4 20.5%
Over 40 N/A

What This Means For You

Your age group:

For patients Under 35, this clinic's single-cycle live birth rate of 11.3% is 34.9 percentage points below the national average of 46.2%. The difference is worth noting when comparing clinics.

The cumulative two-cycle rate of 13.8% shows meaningful improvement on a second attempt. This clinic averaged 1.2 retrievals per patient in this age group. Data is based on 119 cycles — a statistically reliable sample.

For patients 35–37, this clinic's single-cycle live birth rate of 11.1% is 20.6 percentage points below the national average of 31.7%. The difference is worth noting when comparing clinics.

The cumulative two-cycle rate of 14.8% shows meaningful improvement on a second attempt. This clinic averaged 1.1 retrievals per patient in this age group. Data is based on 47 cycles — a smaller sample, so interpret with some caution.

For patients 38–40, this clinic's single-cycle live birth rate of 24.2% is 4.1 percentage points above the national average of 20.1%.

The cumulative two-cycle rate of 24.2% shows meaningful improvement on a second attempt. This clinic averaged 1.1 retrievals per patient in this age group. Data is based on 47 cycles — a smaller sample, so interpret with some caution.

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
Moderate patient volume
242 total cycles in 2022. Results are directionally useful but have wider statistical variance than high-volume centers.
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
12.4% 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
N/A
5 transfers · insufficient for reporting
Donated Embryos
N/A
8 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.

Unexplained factor 31%
Male factor 27%
Tubal factor 23%
Diminished ovarian reserve 12%
Other factor, non-infertility 11%
Preimplantation genetic testing 9%
Ovulatory dysfunction 7%
Endometriosis 3%
Other factor, infertility 3%
Uterine factor 2%
Gestational carrier 2%
Egg or embryo banking 2%
Recurrent pregnancy loss 2%

Services Offered

Embryo cryopreservation
Egg cryopreservation
Gestational carrier
Verified lab accreditation
Donor egg
Donated embryo
SART
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Quality Indicators
SART Member ✓ Yes
Lab Accredited ✓ Verified
Clinic Status Open
Annual Volume 242 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?