Private versus funded infertility care: not a challenge but a call for cooperation

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.