ART utilization: an indicator of access to infertility care.

Reprod Biomed Online

Clinica las Condes and Program of Ethics and Public Policies in Human Reproduction, University Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile.

Published: July 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • The commentary highlights that assisted reproductive technology (ART) serves as a key indicator for assessing access to infertility care globally.
  • It discusses various factors that impact ART usage, along with the inequalities that affect access to these services.
  • The importance of a standardized reporting method for ART usage is emphasized to aid in policy evaluation and track advancements in infertility care.

Article Abstract

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.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.03.007DOI Listing

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