IVF PGT-A Break-Even Analyzer

Balance the additional laboratory fees for PGT-A against the emotional and financial cost of repeated embryo transfers. Estimate how many failed transfers the testing needs to prevent before the spend pays for itself and stress-test your expectations for net savings.

Number of embryos you expect to biopsy during this IVF cycle.
Laboratory fee charged for testing each embryo.
All-in price of a medicated embryo transfer that does not lead to a live birth.
Defaults to $0. Estimate how many failed transfers you believe PGT-A will help prevent.

Financial estimate only. Coordinate with your fertility clinic to understand success rates, risks, and medical suitability of PGT-A.

Examples

  • 6 embryos, $325 per embryo, $4,500 failed transfer, expecting to avoid 1 transfer ⇒ Total PGT-A spend $1,950.00 USD • Break-even failed transfers avoided 0.43 • Projected savings from avoided transfers $4,500.00 USD • Net benefit based on expectation $2,550.00 USD
  • 4 embryos, $450 per embryo, $3,800 failed transfer, expectation left blank ⇒ Total PGT-A spend $1,800.00 USD • Break-even failed transfers avoided 0.47 • Projected savings from avoided transfers $0.00 USD • Net benefit based on expectation −$1,800.00 USD

FAQ

Can I include embryo storage or thaw fees?

Yes. Add storage, thaw, or embryo glue charges into the failed transfer cost so the break-even threshold reflects every expense tied to another attempt.

What if my clinic bundles PGT-A pricing?

Enter the effective per-embryo cost by dividing the bundle total by the number of embryos covered to keep comparisons consistent.

Does this guarantee live birth odds?

No. The tool only compares dollars spent. Discuss implantation rates and embryo grading with your reproductive endocrinologist to understand clinical benefits.

How do I account for mosaic reporting fees?

Add any incremental testing or counseling fees to the per-embryo cost so the total spend captures every laboratory add-on.

Additional Information

  • The calculator multiplies embryos tested by the per-embryo fee to surface your total laboratory spend.
  • Break-even avoided transfers divide the spend by the cost of a failed transfer, highlighting how many attempts you need to save to justify testing.
  • Optional expectations let you compare the dollars saved from avoided transfers against the testing bill to gauge net benefit or loss.
  • Failed transfer cost inputs should include medications, monitoring, anesthesia, and clinic fees for a realistic comparison.

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