Infertility and Fertility Treatment in Utah : A Report for the Utah Legislature
Metadata
Title:
Infertility and Fertility Treatment in Utah : A Report for the Utah Legislature
Creator:
Stanford, Joseph B.; Schliep, Karen; Najmabadi, Sakineh; Hemmert, Rachael; Tuttle, Camrey; Simonsen, Sara; Sanders, Jessica; Peterson, C. Matthew
Publisher:
University of Utah
Agency:
University of Utah
Date Published:
2018
Pages:
38 p.
Description:
The estimated statewide prevalence of infertility among Utah families in their reproductive years is about 10–20%, which is similar to the national level. Infertility may be due to a variety of underlying causes in the female only (about a third), the male only (about a third), or both. It impacts many couples physically, emotionally, and financially, which in turn impacts society. In addition to hindering couples from having wanted children, the condition of infertility is also associated with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as all-cause mortality in women and men. Thus, infertility deserves appropriate diagnosis and treatment as a medical condition. Understanding the health care costs and risk of treatment also deserves attention; for example, children who are born after fertility treatment may be at higher risk for some adverse health outcomes and extended hospital stays, especially if they are born as twins or a higher order multiple pregnancy. In an attempt to ameliorate adverse outcomes and increase the likelihood of healthy children, it is essential to improve education about fertility and to ensure access to evidence-based, cost-effective treatment options. This report is prepared for the Utah Legislature as a synthesis of the best available data for Utah, using several sources of population-based data. We have included background on infertility in Utah, comparisons to national data, data on Utahns' experiences with infertility, availability and costs of treatment, and suggestions for possible public health and policy actions.
Utah, United States, http://sws.geonames.org/5549030/, 39.25024, -111.75103
Rights:
The Utah State Library Division considers state publications made available by state agencies and political subdivisions as required by Utah Code Ann. § 9-7-201 to 9-7-209 to be in the public domain under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C.). All informational materials in this government publication are in the public domain, and as such, are not restricted by copyright law unless otherwise stated.
Collection:
Utah State Publications; Utah Public Health Library