ART utilization: an indicator of access to infertility care

This commentary outlines the importance of utilizing assisted reproductive technology (ART) as an indicator of access to infertility care and provides a standard way of reporting utilization to facilitate international comparisons. Factors that influence ART utilization as well as underlying inequal...

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Published in:Reproductive biomedicine online 2020-07, Vol.41 (1), p.6-9
Main Authors: Dyer, Silke, Chambers, Georgina M, Adamson, G David, Banker, Manish, De Mouzon, Jacques, Ishihara, Osamu, Kupka, Markus, Mansour, Ragaa, Zegers-Hochschild, Fernando
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Language:English
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Assisted reproductive technology
Demography
Infertility
Registry
Utilization
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Summary:This commentary outlines the importance of utilizing assisted reproductive technology (ART) as an indicator of access to infertility care and provides a standard way of reporting utilization to facilitate international comparisons. Factors that influence ART utilization as well as underlying inequalities and inequities in access to care are discussed. The relevance of a marker that can inform and evaluate policy initiatives, monitor progress and document change is emphasized.
ISSN:1472-6483
1472-6491
DOI:10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.03.007