ArkLaTex Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
Medical Director: David T. Vandermolen, MD
ArkLaTex Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, offers comprehensive fertility care under the guidance of Medical Director David T. Vandermolen, MD. The clinic provides a full range of services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg programs, and surrogacy support to help families navigate their unique path to parenthood. With their verified lab accreditation, patients can trust in the quality and standards of their treatment environment.
Understanding that fertility statistics matter when making such important decisions, ArkLaTex maintains strong success rates with a 53.50% live birth rate for patients under 35 and 43.80% for those ages 35-37. In 2022, the clinic performed 138 treatment cycles, reflecting their experience in helping couples and individuals achieve their family-building goals. Whether you're just beginning to explore fertility options or have been on this journey for some time, ArkLaTex Fertility offers the medical expertise and comprehensive services designed to support you through each step of the process.
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.