David Adamson, MD, founder and CEO, ARC® Fertility, a highly experienced national provider of innovative fertility and family-forming benefits for self-insured employers and their employees, is first co-author of a leading-edge study titled, "Declining global fertility rates and the implications for family planning and family building: an IFFS consensus document based on a narrative review of the literature." Published in Human Reproduction Update, the findings address the critical issues surrounding declining fertility rates and their profound societal implications.
"A pivotal exploration of the evolving dynamics of fertility globally, this research paper emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of family building and underscores the importance of accessible fertility care," says Dr. Adamson. "As a leader in reproductive health, ARC Fertility is committed to addressing these challenges for employers and healthcare decision-makers and advocating for family-friendly policies worldwide."
Authored by international leaders in fertility research, the study highlights the evolving landscape of global fertility. The research underscores a shift in focus from family-planning policies aimed at avoiding unintended pregnancies to those that optimize chances of having a child when desired. The study notes that half of the countries worldwide exhibit fertility rates below replacement levels, leading to demographic changes with far-reaching consequences.
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The full report is available through Oxford University Press, with prestigious authors that include Bart C.J.M. Fauser, Jacky Boivin, Georgina M. Chambers, Christian de Geyter, Silke Dyer, Marcia C. Inhorn, Lone Schmidt, Gamal I. Serour, Basil Tarlatzis, and Fernando Zegers-Hochschild.
About ARC® Fertility
ARC® Fertility was founded in 1997 from its founder's passion to increase access to affordable, high-quality reproductive care for everyone. We are accomplishing our mission through our national network of top-tier fertility clinics and with the help of brokers and employers. ARC physicians deliver high-value fertility and family-forming employer benefits through evidence-based treatment packages and financing directly to patients. ARC Fertility has helped tens of thousands of people create the family of their dreams. https://www.arcfertility.com/