Family Planning Calculator
Planning for Your Future Family
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped millions of people grow their families. If you are considering IVF, you may be wondering what your chances of success might look like.
The answer is different for everyone. Age, fertility diagnosis, embryo quality, overall health, and other individual factors can all influence treatment outcomes. Success rates can provide helpful context, but they do not tell the whole story.
For some patients, success means achieving a first pregnancy. For others, it means having the opportunity to build the family size they hope for.
Our Family Planning Calculator helps you think beyond a single treatment cycle. By selecting your age at the time of egg retrieval and your family-building goal, you can see an estimate of how many embryos may be needed to work toward that goal.
Why Think About Family
When you are beginning fertility treatment, it can be natural to focus on the next step—your next appointment, retrieval, or transfer. But if you hope to have more than one child, it may help to think about your longer-term family-building goals.
Having this conversation early can help you and your care team consider your options and create a plan that reflects the family you hope to build. For some people, this may include discussing whether embryo banking across one or more retrieval cycles is appropriate.
Every fertility journey is different. This calculator can offer a starting point for a conversation, but it cannot account for everything that may affect your care.
Family Planning and Embryo Calculator
Estimated Embryos Needed: 2-3
This estimate is based on historical TRIO outcomes and an 80% probability of achieving the selected goal. It is not a guarantee or a prediction of your individual results.
Individual outcomes may vary based on embryo quality, uterine factors, medical history, and other clinical considerations.
Data is also informed by published research in Fertility and Sterility (2020).
Understanding Your Results
The number of embryos estimated by the calculator is based on two things:
- Your age at the time of egg retrieval
- The number of children you hope to have
Age is one factor that can influence IVF outcomes, but it is not the only one. Embryo quality, uterine factors, medical history, and other clinical considerations are also important.
Your results are an estimate, not a requirement. Your fertility specialist can help you understand what it means in the context of your own health, treatment history, and goals.
Planning Your Next Steps
It can be difficult to know where to begin when you are thinking about IVF and your future family. At TRIO, our team is here to help you understand your options and make decisions that feel right for you.
If your results raise questions, we can help connect you with the next step in your care journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this calculator guarantee that I will reach my family-building goal?
No. The calculator provides an estimate based on historical TRIO outcomes and an 80% probability of achieving the selected goal. It cannot predict or guarantee individual results.
Why does the estimated number of embryos vary by age?
Age at the time of egg retrieval is one factor that can influence the likelihood of IVF success. The estimates in this calculator reflect differences seen across the age groups in the historical TRIO data.
What is embryo banking?
Embryo banking means creating and freezing embryos for future use. Depending on your goals and circumstances, your care team may discuss whether banking embryos could be part of your treatment plan.
What other factors can affect my results?
Many factors may influence individual outcomes, including embryo quality, uterine factors, medical history, and other clinical considerations. Your fertility specialist can help you understand how these factors apply to you.
Is this calculator medical advice?
No. This calculator is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or substitute for medical advice from a qualified fertility specialist.