One in every 64 babies is now born after IVF
(wz) One in 64 babies is born after IVF, figures released today show, as more British couples seek fertility treatment and success rates reach an all-time high.
More than 32,000 women had IVF treatment in 2005, up six per cent on the previous year.
For women under the age of 35, the chances of success rose to almost 30 per cent - higher than the chances of natural conception.
Almost 6,000 women over the age of 40 underwent IVF treatment in 2005, giving birth to 1,006 babies, an increase on the previous year.
In total there were 722,500 babies born in Britain in 2005 - the latest year for which figures are available - 11,262 of which were a result of IVF. more…
From: »The Daily Telegraph«