Infertility Myth: There's no point in seeking treatment if you can't afford or don't want to try IVF.
Fertility Facts: While IVF treatment gets a lot of press, it's actually not used as often as you might suspect. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, IVF treatment is used less than 5% of the time.
Instead, in over 80% of cases, fertility drugs, corrective surgery, or other lower tech treatments are used. These treatments may be covered by health insurance, or if not, they are usually more affordable than IVF treatment and worth considering.
Even if you do need IVF treatment in the end, don't assume right away you can't afford it. Insurance does cover IVF treatment in 15 states, and some clinics offer payment plans or refund programs that can make treatment costs a little less burdensome.
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Fertility Facts: While IVF treatment gets a lot of press, it's actually not used as often as you might suspect. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, IVF treatment is used less than 5% of the time.
Instead, in over 80% of cases, fertility drugs, corrective surgery, or other lower tech treatments are used. These treatments may be covered by health insurance, or if not, they are usually more affordable than IVF treatment and worth considering.
Even if you do need IVF treatment in the end, don't assume right away you can't afford it. Insurance does cover IVF treatment in 15 states, and some clinics offer payment plans or refund programs that can make treatment costs a little less burdensome.
More on IVF:
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