Total Cycles
531
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 531 ART cycles Mississippi
Positive Steps Fertility
Positive Steps Fertility reported a 57.4% overall live-birth rate across 531 ART cycles in Madison, Mississippi (CDC NASS 2022).
Clinic verdict · CDC NASS 2022
Positive Steps Fertility's IVF live-birth rate for patients under 35 is 64.2%, 16 points above the national average of 48%. Compare it across age groups and against the state below, and remember age is the strongest driver of IVF success.
57.4% Overall live birth
64.2% Under 35
531 Cycles, 2022
48% National, under 35
Where Positive Steps Fertility sits among U.S. clinics
Overall CDC live-birth-rate band, 406 reporting clinics
This clinic
Overall Success Rate
57.4%
Live births per cycle
+9.3pp vs MS avg
Rate Under 35
64.2%
Peak fertility cohort
Single Embryo Transfer
62.5%
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.
Positive Steps Fertility SET rate 62.5%
78% national reference
Share of transfers using one embryo only
Success Rates by Age Group
Using own eggs (fresh + frozen cycles). The CDC reports patients over 40 in two separate brackets, 41–42 and 43+, shown here individually rather than combined.
Under 35 64.2%
35–37 30.0%
38–40 Not reported
41–42 Not reported
43+ Not reported
Success rate = live births per ART cycle started. Source: CDC NASS 2022.
Cycle Breakdown
- Total Cycles
- 531
- Fresh Cycles
- 45
- Frozen Cycles
- 486
- Years Reporting
- 3
- Single Embryo Transfer %
- 62.5%
Services Available
- ✓ Donor Egg Available
- ✓ Gestational Carrier
What the CDC NASS Data Shows for Positive Steps Fertility
Positive Steps Fertility 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 531 total ART cycles, split between 45 fresh and 486 frozen embryo transfer cycles. The overall success rate, live births per cycle started, was 57.4%. That is 9.3 percentage points above the Mississippi state average of 48.1%.
Age remains the dominant variable in IVF outcomes. At Positive Steps Fertility, patients under 35 saw a 64.2% success rate, compared with 30.0% for ages 35–37. Single embryo transfer (SET) was used in 62.5% of cycles, a metric ASRM associates with lower multi-pregnancy rates.
Service availability also affects which clinics fit which patients. Positive Steps Fertility does report donor egg services and does offer gestational carrier (surrogate) cycles. 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 Positive Steps Fertility 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 | 41–42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 531 | 57.4% | 64.2% | 30.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 408 | 55.3% | 55.3% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 252 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Positive Steps Fertility's IVF success rate
Positive Steps Fertility reports an overall IVF success rate of 57.4% across 531 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. Positive Steps Fertility reported 45 fresh cycles and 486 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. Positive Steps Fertility reports a SET rate of 62.5%. Higher SET rates typically mean fewer twins and triplets, which reduces pregnancy complications.
Does this clinic offer donor egg or gestational carrier services?
Positive Steps Fertility does offer donor egg services and does offer gestational carrier (surrogate) 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.
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Data source: CDC National ART Surveillance System (NASS). PlainFertility is not affiliated with the CDC or this clinic.
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