When comparing infertility services, ask how the success rates are calculated.
Some services cite only national statistics when discussing success rates.
Be wary of claims not based on a provider's own experience. The success rate should be for people who fit your particular patient profile, such as your age and cause of infertility. Ask about the staff's medical training, how long the service has existed, and how many patients it has treated. To get an idea of a program's strengths and weaknesses, talk with former or current patients. About one in six U.S. couples is infertile.