Total Cycles
264
Reported 2022
Medical Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only. Success rates are influenced by patient age, diagnosis, and treatment type. Do not use this data alone to choose a fertility clinic. Consult a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist.
CDC NASS 2022 264 ART cycles Pennsylvania
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center reported a 54.4% overall live-birth rate across 264 ART cycles in Hershey, Pennsylvania (CDC NASS 2022).
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, reports an overall IVF success rate of 54.4% across 264 reported cycles (CDC NASS 2022). Patients under 35 see a success rate of 59.6%. Age-group breakdowns and historical trends are below.
Overall Success Rate
54.4%
Live births per cycle
+16.4pp vs PA avg
Rate Under 35
59.6%
Peak fertility cohort
Single Embryo Transfer
59.6%
ASRM-aligned safety metric
SET adherence vs national reference
Single-embryo-transfer rate is an ASRM-aligned safety metric — higher SET reduces multi-pregnancy and OHSS risk.
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center SET rate 59.6%
78% national reference
Share of transfers using one embryo only
Success Rates by Age Group
Using own eggs (fresh + frozen cycles). CDC reports patients over 40 as a single group.
Under 35 59.6%
35–37 40.9%
38–40 Not reported
Over 40 Not reported
Success rate = live births per ART cycle started. Source: CDC NASS 2022.
Cycle Breakdown
- Total Cycles
- 264
- Fresh Cycles
- 50
- Frozen Cycles
- 214
- Years Reporting
- 3
- Single Embryo Transfer %
- 59.6%
Services Available
- ✓ Donor Egg Available
- × Gestational Carrier
What the CDC NASS Data Shows for Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center reported cycle outcomes to the CDC National ART Surveillance System for the 2022 reporting year, with 3 years of cumulative reporting history. The clinic performed 264 total ART cycles, split between 50 fresh and 214 frozen embryo transfer cycles. The overall success rate — live births per cycle started — was 54.4%. That is 16.4 percentage points above the Pennsylvania state average of 38.0%.
Age remains the dominant variable in IVF outcomes. At Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, patients under 35 saw a 59.6% success rate, compared with 40.9% for ages 35–37. Single embryo transfer (SET) was used in 59.6% of cycles, a metric ASRM associates with lower multi-pregnancy rates.
Service availability also affects which clinics fit which patients. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center does report donor egg services, and gestational carrier services are not listed in the latest NASS filing. These services matter for patients with diminished ovarian reserve, same-sex couples, or medical conditions that preclude carrying a pregnancy. Every figure above is a public federal disclosure, not editorial commentary — PlainFertility is not affiliated with Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center or the CDC, and these statistics are not a substitute for an evaluation by a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist who can assess your individual diagnosis, history, and treatment options.
Read these figures as a starting point, not a verdict. The CDC reports live births per intended egg retrieval, so the percentages already account for cycles that never reached embryo transfer — a more conservative measure than the per-transfer pregnancy rates clinics sometimes advertise. Group results describe what happened for past patients; they cannot predict an individual outcome, which depends on diagnosis, ovarian reserve, sperm quality, embryo genetics, and the protocol a physician recommends. A single reporting year can swing for lower-volume clinics, so cumulative multi-year results and a candid consultation carry more weight than any one published number.
Historical Success Rates
| Year | Total Cycles | Overall | Under 35 | 35–37 | 38–40 | Over 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 264 | 54.4% | 59.6% | 40.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 192 | 47.7% | 47.7% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 130 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's IVF success rate
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center reports an overall IVF success rate of 54.4% across 264 reported cycles. Rates by age group vary, patients under 35 generally see higher success rates.
How should I interpret these success rates?
IVF success rates depend on patient age, diagnosis, embryo type, and treatment protocol. A clinic with a lower success rate may treat more complex cases. Always consult a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist who can evaluate your individual situation.
Where does this data come from?
All data is sourced from the CDC's National ART Surveillance System (NASS), which requires all ART clinics in the US to report their cycle outcomes annually under the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act of 1992.
What is the difference between fresh and frozen IVF cycles?
Fresh cycles use embryos that have not been frozen, eggs are retrieved, fertilized, and transferred within the same treatment cycle. Frozen cycles use previously cryopreserved embryos. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center reported 50 fresh cycles and 214 frozen cycles. Many clinics now favor frozen embryo transfers (FET) due to improved vitrification technology and comparable or higher success rates.
What does single embryo transfer (SET) percentage mean?
Single embryo transfer percentage indicates how often a clinic transfers just one embryo per cycle rather than multiple embryos. A higher SET rate generally reflects adherence to current ASRM guidelines aimed at reducing multiple pregnancies. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center reports a SET rate of 59.6%. Higher SET rates typically mean fewer twins and triplets, which reduces pregnancy complications.
Does this clinic offer donor egg or gestational carrier services?
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center does offer donor egg services and does not currently list gestational carrier services per the latest CDC NASS report. Contact the clinic directly to confirm current service availability and discuss whether these options are appropriate for your treatment plan.
PlainFertility Guides
Data source: CDC National ART Surveillance System (NASS). PlainFertility is not affiliated with the CDC or this clinic.
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