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Increasing access to fertility care through private foundations.
Benjamin J Peipert1, Jacqueline C Hairston1, Dana B McQueen1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
Fertility and Sterility
|April 29, 2019
Summary
Private foundations offer crucial financial aid for infertility treatments, especially for cancer patients. However, support for those without cancer is limited, with significant variation in services and populations served.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine
- Health services research
Background:
- Access to infertility treatment is a significant concern for many individuals and couples.
- Private foundations play a role in supporting access to fertility services.
- The scope and accessibility of support from these foundations are not well-characterized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the financial support and patient populations served by private foundations for infertility treatment in the United States.
Main Methods:
- A web-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted.
- Thirty-seven private foundations were identified, with a 68% response rate from 25 foundations.
Main Results:
- Over half of surveyed foundations provided grants to LGBTQ+ individuals and single people.
- Forty percent of foundations serve limited geographic regions.
- Foundations awarded 9,996 infertility treatment grants, averaging $8,191 each.
- The Livestrong Foundation provided over 90% of grants, exclusively to cancer patients.
- 12% of foundations assist with cancer-related fertility preservation, and 20% with elective oocyte cryopreservation.
Conclusions:
- Private foundations substantially improve access to infertility care for cancer patients unable to afford treatment.
- There is considerable diversity in the services and populations supported by these foundations.
- Limited options exist for individuals not affected by cancer seeking financial assistance for infertility treatment.
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