# How do fertility facilities in Japan perceive disclosing institutional success rates for IVF? A nationwide survey of registered assisted reproductive technology facilities

## TL;DR

This study surveyed Japanese fertility clinics about sharing IVF success rates, finding mostly positive views but also concerns about potential biases.

## Contribution

The paper presents the first nationwide survey of Japanese ART facilities' attitudes toward IVF success rate disclosure.

## Key findings

- Over half of the facilities recognized benefits like aiding patient clinic selection and improving information quality.
- Concerns about negative impacts, such as patient selection bias, were reported but less frequently.
- The study highlights the need for unbiased reporting frameworks and better patient education on IVF success rates.

## Abstract

To evaluate the current perspectives on reporting success rates for assisted reproductive technology, the authors conducted a nationwide survey. Of the 327 facilities that responded (response rate: 53.5%), over half recognized potential benefits of reporting in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates, such as aiding patients in selecting a clinic (68.5%) and enhancing the quality and efficiency of information provided to patients (62.1%). However, concerns regarding potential negative impacts, including patient selection bias, were also highlighted, albeit to a lesser extent (32.7%–52.3%). These findings underscore the need for further discussions to establish an unbiased reporting framework and improve patient education on assisted reproductive technology (ART) success rates.

This survey provides the first comprehensive evaluation of Japanese ART facilities' attitudes toward IVF success rate disclosure. The findings indicate a predominantly positive perception of such reporting. Based on these insights, further discussions are warranted to establish unbiased reporting systems and robust patient education initiatives to facilitate accurate interpretation of disclosed information.