Amodini Kandala Neela, Chaudhuri Sirshendu
Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, India.
J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2023 Aug;73(4):368-369. doi: 10.1007/s13224-023-01814-3. Epub 2023 Aug 24.
Infertility is a significant global issue affecting numerous couples, with India experiencing a considerable prevalence. Limited access to assisted reproductive technology centers and social stigmas result in underreporting and low service utilization. The financial burden of infertility treatment is substantial due to high costs and lack of insurance coverage. The absence of national guidelines and monitoring raises concerns about unethical practices. Standardizing ART practice and infertility management guidelines, integrating care into primary healthcare, and raising awareness to reduce social stigma can enhance the quality and accessibility of infertility treatment.
不孕症是一个影响众多夫妇的重大全球性问题,在印度患病率相当高。辅助生殖技术中心的可及性有限以及社会 stigma 导致报告不足和服务利用率低下。由于成本高昂且缺乏保险覆盖,不孕症治疗的经济负担很重。缺乏国家指导方针和监测引发了对不道德行为的担忧。规范辅助生殖技术实践和不孕症管理指南,将护理纳入初级医疗保健,并提高认识以减少社会 stigma,可以提高不孕症治疗的质量和可及性。