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A measure of success

Here is a look at success rates for assisted reproductive procedures started in 1995 at three local clinics and nationally.

Births Per Cycle For:	Women under 35	Ages 35-39	40 or older	Total

National Summary	25.3%	18.2%	8.0%	19.6%
Magee-Womens Hospital*	17.4%	9.1%	4.4%	13.0%
Allegheny General Hospital	22.6%	7.3%	4.0%	13.4%
West Penn/St. Clair**	12.5%	27.3%	0.0%	18.2%

*Statistics represent procedures done by the University Womens Health Care Associates practice at Magee or its other offices.

**Statistics represent procedures done in 1995 at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital by doctors and laboratory personnel who have since moved to St. Clair Memorial Hospital.