VCU Reproductive Medicine

Richmond, Virginia 23235

Medical Director: Richard S. Lucidi, MD

VCU Reproductive Medicine offers comprehensive fertility care in Richmond, Virginia, under the guidance of Medical Director Dr. Richard S. Lucidi. As part of Virginia Commonwealth University, this clinic combines academic excellence with compassionate patient care, providing a full range of services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg programs, and surrogacy support. Their laboratory maintains verified accreditation, ensuring the highest standards for your treatment.

Understanding success rates can help you set realistic expectations for your journey. For patients under 35, VCU Reproductive Medicine reports a live birth rate of 56.30% per cycle, while patients ages 35-37 see rates of 24.10%. With 497 treatment cycles performed in 2022, the clinic maintains steady experience treating patients at various stages of their fertility journey. These numbers represent real families who have found their path to parenthood, and while every situation is unique, having clear data can help you make informed decisions about your care. The clinic's university affiliation means you'll benefit from both cutting-edge research and personalized attention throughout your treatment.

Services Offered

IVF

In vitro fertilization — eggs are retrieved and fertilized in a lab, then transferred to the uterus.

Egg Freezing

Oocyte cryopreservation — eggs are retrieved and frozen for future use.

Donor Egg

Uses eggs from a screened donor for patients who cannot use their own.

Surrogacy

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	56.30%+7.9	36.60%	48.4%
35–37	24.10%-11.9	38.20%	36%
38–40	24.10%+0.5	30.20%	23.6%
Over 40	15.80%+6.3	40.00%	9.5%

Based on 497 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.