ArkLaTex Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
Medical Director: David T. Vandermolen, MD
ArkLaTex Fertility and Reproductive Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana provides comprehensive fertility services under the direction of Dr. David T. Vandermolen, including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg, and surrogacy options tailored to each patient's unique needs. With 138 cycles performed in 2022 and a 53.50% IVF success rate for patients under 35, the clinic combines experienced leadership with strong clinical outcomes to help individuals and couples build their families.
Services Offered
In vitro fertilization — eggs are retrieved and fertilized in a lab, then transferred to the uterus.
Oocyte cryopreservation — eggs are retrieved and frozen for future use.
Uses eggs from a screened donor for patients who cannot use their own.
Gestational carrier arrangements — an embryo is transferred to a surrogate who carries the pregnancy.
Success Rates
Success rates reflect live births per intended egg retrieval, as reported to the CDC for the 2022 reporting year. Rates vary based on individual patient factors.
| Age Group | Fresh Transfers | Frozen Transfers | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 53.50%+5.1 | 51.10% | 48.4% |
| 35–37 | 43.80%+7.8 | 35.00% | 36% |
| 38–40 | Not reported | Not reported | 23.6% |
| Over 40 | Not reported | Not reported | 9.5% |
Based on 138 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.