Australian IVF clinics withhold success rates, fueling patient distrust

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Nine Australian IVF clinics are withholding their success rates from a government-funded transparency website, fueling distrust among prospective parents. Data shows live birth rates per IVF cycle vary significantly, from 35% down to 4.5%. Clinics opting out claim the metrics are misleading, penalizing those treating complex cases. The peak industry body supports mandatory reporting as the government plans a new regulator in 2027, aiming to improve transparency in the multi-million dollar fertility sector.


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