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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Risk-sharing programs in IVF aim to reduce patient financial burden and improve outcomes.
  • Uncomplicated eligibility criteria can increase patient access to these programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of the first 100 infertility patients enrolled in a novel risk-sharing program.
  • To assess the success rates of IVF treatments within this financial model.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study conducted at a private IVF center.
  • Inclusion of infertility patients under 35 years old with good autologous oocyte potential.
  • Analysis of fresh and frozen embryo transfer cycles using conventional protocols.

Main Results:

  • 82% of the 100 enrolled patients achieved a live birth of an infant surviving to 1 month.
  • An additional 6% had ongoing pregnancies at 20+ weeks.
  • 9% completed the program without a successful cycle; 3% remained enrolled.

Conclusions:

  • Young infertility patients (<35 years) in this risk-sharing model demonstrate a high likelihood of successful pregnancy.
  • The program's design, including FSH-containing gonadotropins and a refund policy, appears effective.
  • Healthcare providers may consider adopting similar risk-sharing features for IVF services.