Akira Watanabe, MD
Founder / Reproductive Medicine & Cross-Border Coordination
Leads medical partnerships and patient strategy, aligning clinic protocols across the U.S. and Asia so plans stay bilingual and evidence-based.
Data & Research
How we source, interpret, and publish fertility information—for transparency and understanding. We don’t collect data to market; we collect it to clarify. All information comes from public U.S. fertility databases and clinic-reported records.
What data we use
We rely on publicly available, clinic-reported sources to ensure every comparison is traceable to open records.
### Primary sources
- CDC ART Success Rates Database (latest: 2023 cycle)
- SART Clinic Reports (participating clinics)
- Clinic disclosures and coordinator confirmations
Note: These published sources underpin every clinic profile on BetterFreeze.
How we process information
Each dataset is handled with a three-step approach to improve clarity—not to claim certification:
Verification
Cross-referenced against CDC/SART records and clinic disclosures.
Normalization
Aligned by comparable indicators (e.g., success rate per embryo transfer).
Annotation
Clinician notes that explain what the numbers mean in practice.
Note: We interpret public records to make complex results understandable.
Why we publish
**Transparency is not our goal—it’s our method.**
By showing how outcomes differ across clinics and programs, patients can understand the system itself and make informed choices.
Example: U.S. national IVF outcomes (2023)
The table below shows how reported success rates vary by treatment type and age group.
| Age band | Fresh IVF | Frozen embryo transfer | Donor egg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 52% | 47% | 63% |
| 35–37 | 44% | 42% | 61% |
| 38–40 | 32% | 34% | 57% |
Each figure is sourced from and standardized to CDC definitions.
Independence & Ethics
- We don’t sell ad placement or ranking positions.
- We don’t alter or omit clinic records for commercial reasons.
- Interpretations are made under clinical supervision.
Note: We operate independently to protect the integrity of information and the trust of users.
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Clinical Oversight
A clinical and coordination-led team turning complex fertility journeys into clear, human experiences.
Molly Chu-Chen
Chief Embryologist / Lab Quality & International Patient Support
Oversees lab quality programs and supports patients through retrieval logistics, drawing on experience from high-volume embryology labs.
Last updated: May 28, 2024
### Official data sources
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