Understanding Success Rates
10 Nov 2025
Fertility statistics can sometimes feel confusing or even discouraging. Percentages and figures don’t always tell the full story, especially when every person’s journey is so unique. At Bourn Hall, we know that success rates are just one part of understanding your chances, and we believe it’s just as important to understand what those numbers really mean.
So how can we read success rates in a way that’s meaningful and realistic? What should we keep in mind when comparing clinics or treatments?
In this video, Thanos Papathanasiou, CEO and Medical Director of Bourn Hall, shares valuable insights into the limitations of success rates and explains what Bourn Hall does to make our statistics easier for everyone to understand. Dr Papathanasiou also offers a message to anyone who looks at success rates and feels discouraged, reminding us that behind every number is a personal story of perseverance, hope, and possibility.
Watch the video to gain a clearer understanding of fertility success rates, and hear Dr Thanos’s words for everyone on their journey to parenthood.
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