Juan A. Garcia-Velasco , Michael Alper , Antonio Capalbo , Robert Casper , Human Fatemi , Thomas Molinaro , Filipo Ubaldi , Antonio Pellicer
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Abstract
Private medical care has significantly contributed to the advancement of various medical fields. The birth of private IVF groups in the 1990s led to improvements in stimulation protocols, embryo culture, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, vitrification and preimplantation genetic testing. However, infertility is often misunderstood as a disease, leading to low birth rates and a lack of awareness among the general population. The growth of private fertility units and the interest of private equity companies in this sector is a new trend, but some treatment options should not be seen as negative contributions to medical care. Both private and public sectors have the responsibility and obligation to look for technological improvements, and a collaborative approach is necessary to reduce stress for couples and improve outcomes.
期刊介绍：
Reproductive BioMedicine Online covers the formation, growth and differentiation of the human embryo. It is intended to bring to public attention new research on biological and clinical research on human reproduction and the human embryo including relevant studies on animals. It is published by a group of scientists and clinicians working in these fields of study. Its audience comprises researchers, clinicians, practitioners, academics and patients.
Context:
The period of human embryonic growth covered is between the formation of the primordial germ cells in the fetus until mid-pregnancy. High quality research on lower animals is included if it helps to clarify the human situation. Studies progressing to birth and later are published if they have a direct bearing on events in the earlier stages of pregnancy.
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