The Future of IVF: The New Normal in Human Reproduction

Increased demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to socio-demographic trends, and supply facilitated by new technologies, converged to transform the way a substantial proportion of humans reproduce. The purpose of this article is to describe the societal and demographic trends driving increased...

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Published in:Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) Calif.), 2022-03, Vol.29 (3), p.849-856
Main Authors: Kushnir, Vitaly A., Smith, Gary D., Adashi, Eli Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Embryology
Female
Fertilization in Vitro - trends
Forecasting
Humans
Infertility: , Opinions and Commentaries
Infertility: Perspective
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery
Opinions and Commentaries
Reproductive Medicine
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Summary:Increased demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to socio-demographic trends, and supply facilitated by new technologies, converged to transform the way a substantial proportion of humans reproduce. The purpose of this article is to describe the societal and demographic trends driving increased worldwide demand for IVF, as well as to provide an overview of emerging technologies that promise to greatly expand IVF utilization and lower its cost.
ISSN:1933-7191
1933-7205
DOI:10.1007/s43032-021-00829-3