There has been a steady increase in the number of infertility treatments worldwide as more couples are struggling to conceive naturally. The advancement in medical technology has led to numerous fertility treatments been offered by clinics worldwide with more and more people considering international destinations for their treatments.
There are now alternatives for couples struggling to conceive thanks to the pioneering work within the fertility field. Indeed, according to a recent report from Market Data, the infertility services market in now worth $3.5 billion and has seen a 400% increase in the last 25 years with millions of children born thanks to IVF fertility treatments.
Whereas previously there was no option available for women with fertility issues, there are no a number of treatments available that can increase the chances of getting pregnant.
The most popular form of treatment is vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF. The process of IVF involves the egg and sperm being fertilized in a laboratory in order to create an embryo which is then implanted into the woman’s uterus, which will hopefully result in a pregnancy.
The growth of the fertility market is expected to continue with the advancement of technology and the lowering costs of treatments such as IVF providing desperate couples an opportunity to create the family of their dreams.
As many as one in five couples have difficulty in conceiving and this number is significantly higher for women over the age of 35. Although the cost of IVF can be high, the effective treatments can save money in the long-run as numerous studies have shown.
More and more women and couples from affluent countries such as Germany and the UK are taking the ‘medical tourist’ route and undertaking fertility procedures abroad. The success rates for these types of treatments has improved dramatically as technologies have improved.
The growth of fertility services isn’t just restricted to women however. Male infertility is predicted to affect more than 25% of men worldwide and there are now numerous products and treatments available for men to increase their fertility.
However, it is the female market that is experiencing the biggest growth and the results have been impressive. Women with fertility issues who just 20 years would have had no option for having children now have options available to increase their fertility and chances of getting pregnant.
Although the demand for infertility treatment continues to grow, the high cost involved in treatment makes it a barrier for many couples. One alternative is to undergo treatments abroad and there are now numerous Internationally-credited fertility clinics abroad offering the same quality at significantly lower rates.
The Czech Republic in particular has emerged as a primary destination for people looking for fertility treatments such as IVF. The country is ideally placed in Central Europe and the quality of care and accreditation in the EU-member country matches those of International standards. The considerable difference is the price with some treatments being as much as 50% cheaper.
