Reproductive Tourism
A new study conducted by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology has found that the Czech Republic is the most popular country for women looking to undergo ART (assisted reproductive technology) procedures. They have termed this as "reproductive tourism" and found that over 20,000 women travel across the globe each year for fertility procedures.
"The country boasts with very good results in the sphere; high-quality treatment is accessible and cheaper compared to other EU countries" says the study leader to a Czech new source.
Women choose the Czech Republic for a variety of reasons. Czech law is more lenient than other European countries in regards to fertility, leading to cheaper procedures and a larger number of available clinics. Also, Czech law also allows for egg donation where many other countries do not. Women looking to undergo these procedures travel outside their own country to conceive and then return home give birth. Reproductive tourism is a growing trend, causing many societies to take notice of the increased demand for these ART procedures.
Posted by Tala on 7/21/2009 6:42:56 PM
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