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COVID-19 Pandemic and Infertility: Gynecological Dilemma from an Indian Perspective

Avir Sarkar1, Pradip Kumar Saha2, Aashima Arora1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.

Reproductive Sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)
|February 5, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic has strained healthcare systems globally, particularly in India. Non-essential services, including infertility treatments, are suspended to prioritize pandemic response, impacting patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted global healthcare systems, with a disproportionate burden on developing nations like India.
  • India is facing peak COVID-19 incidence, leading to the suspension of non-emergency services, including Outpatient Departments (OPDs), for nine months.
  • This diversion of resources impacts patient care, especially for those with critical conditions like malignancy and infertility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of COVID-19 pandemic response measures on non-emergency healthcare services in India.
  • To evaluate the consequences of suspending infertility treatments and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) during the pandemic.
  • To discuss the ethical considerations of resource allocation in resource-poor countries during a public health crisis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current healthcare policies and resource allocation during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
  • Analysis of the impact of suspended non-emergency services on patient outcomes.
  • Ethical framework analysis for prioritizing healthcare services.

Main Results:

  • Suspension of non-emergency services, including ART, has created a critical situation for patients awaiting treatment.
  • The healthcare system faces an increased burden, potentially compromising care for both pandemic and non-pandemic related conditions.
  • Resource allocation decisions must balance immediate pandemic control with the long-term health needs of the population.

Conclusions:

  • Prioritizing COVID-19 containment is crucial in resource-limited settings, necessitating the temporary suspension of non-urgent treatments like infertility services.
  • The long-term consequences for patients requiring ART and other non-emergency care need careful consideration and planning.
  • Developing strategies for resuming essential services post-pandemic is vital for patient well-being and public health.

Keywords:
COVID-19InfertilityPandemicTelemedicine

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