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.
- 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.
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.
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.