title: Low-cost in vitro fertilization: current insights.
abstract: Despite the development of in vitro fertilization (IVF) more than 30 years ago, the cost of treatment remains high. Furthermore, over the years, more sophisticated technologies and expensive medications have been introduced, making IVF increasingly inaccessible despite the increasing need. Globally, the option to undergo IVF is only available to a privileged few. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring strategies to reduce the cost of IVF treatment, which would allow the service to be provided in low-resource settings. In this review, we explore the various ways in which the cost of this treatment can be reduced.
authors.affiliation: Aberdeen Fertility Centre, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
authors.forename: Pek Joo
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Teoh
authors.affiliation: Aberdeen Fertility Centre, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
authors.forename: Abha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maheshwari
keywords: IVF; accessible; developing world; low-cost