Finding the best fertility clinic in Kentucky for surrogacy means looking beyond basic success rates to find providers that handle third-party reproduction and are comfortable helping your unique family.

While the state has multiple clinics with fertility services, fewer offer inclusive services and actively coordinate with gestational carriers. Take a look at this verified snapshot of local clinic data to help you decide if staying in Kentucky fits your family-building timeline.

A surrogacy professional can help you prepare for each step when you reach out.

Fertility Clinics in Kentucky

The clinics featured in this guide are SART member clinics with laboratory accreditation through the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or The Joint Commission.

Unless otherwise noted, success rate data is based on SART’s 2024 clinic data.

Kentucky Fertility Institute

Louisville, Kentucky | (502) 996-4480

• Donor Egg
• Donor Embryo
• Egg Cryopreservation
• Embryo Cryopreservation
• Female Couple
• Gestational Carrier
• Male Couple
• Mental Health
• PGT
• Single Men
• Single Women

Success Rates of Frozen Embryo Transfers by Age: With PGT-A 

Age	<35	35-37	38-40	>40
Clinic Success	56.9%	48.5%	41.9%	6/7

Embryo Transfers with Donor Eggs

Live Births (Frozen Donor Eggs)

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How to Compare Fertility Clinic Success Rates

Live birth rates offer the most accurate metric for evaluating a fertility clinic’s true success. This data measures the percentage of embryo transfers that actually result in a delivered baby.

However, success rates don’t tell the whole story. You should also look out for clinic volume and specialty.

High-volume Kentucky providers taking on difficult cases might display lower averages than smaller clinics with strict screening criteria.

Understanding the IVF Process

Your fertility clinic handles all medical care leading up to embryo creation and freezing. The standard medical timeline includes:

• Fertility evaluation
• Ovarian stimulation
• Egg retrieval
• Fertilization and embryo development
• Optional preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A/PGT-M)
• Embryo cryopreservation

These are all a part of IVF. The IVF process creates the embryos you need before matching with a gestational surrogate.

Average IVF Costs in Kentucky

Base IVF cycles in Kentucky generally average between $15,000 and $25,000.

Egg retrieval and standard laboratory fees account for $10,000 to $15,000 of that total. You’ll also likely spend $4,000 to $7,000 on fertility medications. Optional preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A) adds another $3,000 to $5,000.

If you require donor eggs expect expenses to rise significantly. Clinics charge $500 to $1,000 annually for embryo storage.

Kentucky doesn’t mandate insurance coverage for IVF, so expect to pay out of pocket for IVF.

Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Fertility Clinic

A thorough consultation lets you evaluate a clinic’s medical protocols and communication style. Ask questions to gauge their experience with third-party reproduction.

• What is your live birth rate for my specific age group?
• How many IVF cycles does this facility perform yearly?
• How frequently do you manage gestational carrier transfers?
• Is your embryology lab located on-site?
• Which optional treatments will increase my total costs?
• What is the protocol if my first cycle fails?

How Fertility Clinics Work with Surrogacy Agencies

Surrogacy agencies and fertility clinics must coordinate closely during the medical phases of reproduction.

Your agency manages surrogate matching while the clinic oversees screening and the eventual transfer. You can typically expect these steps:

• You create embryos.
• You select a gestational surrogate.
• The fertility clinic reviews her past medical records.
• She travels to the clinic for an in-person medical clearance appointment.
• Attorneys finalize the legal contracts.
• The clinic performs the embryo transfer and monitors early pregnancy before transitioning care to an OB-GYN.

Talk With a Surrogacy Professional About Choosing the Right Fertility Clinic

Selecting a fertility clinic serves as the foundation of your family-building plan. A surrogacy professional can help you evaluate these providers based on your long-term goals.

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