<>
| |July 201919nfertility - the inability to conceive by natural means, has long been a hidden topic of discussion with social stigma attached to it in our society. However, it is a medical condition with high prevalence affecting nearly 10-15% of married couples in India, currently. Nearly 27.5 million couples who are actively seeking children suffer from infertility today. While it is estimated that female factor accounts for 40-50% of infertility among couples, infertility attributable to male factors is on the rise and constitutes 30-40% of infertility.This significant increase in the number of infertile couples is to an extent resulting from hectic lifestyles, evolving eating habits and the growing incidence of other medical issues like obesity, diabetes, cancer, etc. Other factors that can affect fertility include excessive mental and physical stress, late marriage, smoking tobacco, and genetic disorders, amongst others. Increasing prevalence of medical conditions such as poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometrial tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) also contributes to this condition.Infertility is today an increasingly prevalent health concern in India and treatments are widely being sought to overcome this issue. The IVF market in India is growing at a robust CAGR of 18% with increasing number of infertile couples coming forward for treatment, but the penetration is still very low compared to other global marketsIASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY (ART) AND THE GROWTH OF THE INDIAN IVF INDUSTRYBy Vinesh Gadhia, COO, Nova IVI FertilityVinesh GadhiaCXO INSIGHTS
< Page 9 | Page 11 >