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Fertility and Sterility

Volume 92, Issue 2, August 2009, Pages 413-416
Fertility and Sterility

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Assisted reproductive technologies in developing countries: are we caring yet?

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An attitude shift toward ART in developing countries has resulted in attempts exploring low-cost ART suitable to limited resource settings. This is a positive and needed development. Future steps should consider national infertility needs, position of infertility services within comprehensive reproductive health programs, ART surveillance, and equitable access.

Key Words

Assisted reproduction
infertility
developing countries
low-cost IVF

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E.V. has nothing to disclose. H.B.P. has nothing to disclose. D.A. is the Chief Executive Officer of and has an equity interest in Advanced Reproductive Care. K-G. N. has nothing to disclose.

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