Fertility Blues
As fertility rates and treatments seem to be increasing in clinics in the UK
and Australia (with government backed and funded procedures), the US
fertility market is dwindling. A worldwide study concluded that from
2000-2004 assisted reproductive technologies increased by nearly a quarter,
but as the recession began to destroy many markets the fertility industry
has been one of it's victims as well. Interestingly enough many people are
seeking out egg donation and sperm donation for extra money, but infertile
couples are struggling to cope with the costly expenses of infertility
treatments.
The Los Angeles Times said, "The turn of the century saw a huge burst of
babies, worldwide, conceived with assisted reproductive technologies, such
as in vitro fertilization, according to a new study. But, in the United
States, infertility treatments are down due to the recession, according to
some reports."
From job losses, lost health coverage, and general financial struggles it
has been very difficult for many couples to afford In Vitro Fertilization
(IVF) and other treatments. Without some government subsidies it may be a
difficult task to bring back to the upsurge so quickly after a recession.
Posted by Tala on 6/5/2009 4:42:56 PM
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