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Infertility: a preventable epidemic?

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  • 1Dept. of Obstetrics/Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine, New York.

International Journal of Fertility
|July 1, 1988
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Preventing infertility, particularly that caused by sexually transmitted diseases, is significantly more cost-effective than treating it. This study highlights the economic benefits of focusing on prevention strategies for infertility.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health Economics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Infertility presents a significant socioeconomic burden globally.
  • Current infertility treatments have limited success rates, excluding ovulation induction.
  • The economic impact of infertility, especially due to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), is substantial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the economic burden of infertility investigation and treatment.
  • To compare the costs of infertility treatment with the potential costs of prevention.
  • To advocate for preventative measures against infertility.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was conducted to gather data on the costs associated with infertility.
  • Economic analysis was performed to estimate treatment costs versus prevention costs.

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Main Results:

  • The estimated cost of infertility resulting from STDs is approximately $64 billion.
  • The estimated cost for preventing infertility is significantly lower, around $335,000.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to shift focus from infertility treatment to prevention.
  • Preventative strategies, particularly for STD-related infertility, offer immense economic advantages.
  • Implementing preventative measures is a highly cost-effective approach to managing infertility.