FinanceWire
Nearly 50% of respondents have delayed treatment due to financial concerns, while over 70% are reluctant to seek specialist care because of anticipated costs
A new national survey examining barriers to fertility care found that the cost of treatment and a lack of awareness surrounding financing options are inhibiting many Americans from pursuing the family-building care they need.
Conducted by Atomik Research on behalf of BUNDL Fertility™ (BUNDL), a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program and part of the Inception Fertility family of brands, the online survey included 2,000 men and women interested in having children/more children and found more than two-thirds (67%) of respondents identified the high cost of fertility treatments as their top concern, while nearly half (48%) reported delaying fertility care because of financial constraints.
One of the most alarming data points was among respondents who have considered fertility treatment, nearly three-quarters (73%) of whom said they are reluctant to see a fertility specialist because they fear the total cost of care.
“These findings show that cost isn’t just preventing people from starting treatment — it’s preventing them from taking the first step towards understanding their fertility health,” said Cheryl Campbell, Director of Operations at BUNDL. “When individuals delay seeing a fertility specialist because they assume care is out of reach, they also delay a potential diagnosis, understanding their options, and learning about financial solutions that may make treatment far more accessible than they realize.”
Affordability Concerns Are Widespread
The survey found that while 43% of respondents reported being very concerned about the affordability of fertility treatments in the U.S., only 28% reported being very aware of available fertility financing options.
“Delayed parenthood is a leading contributor to infertility, and waiting to seek treatment can significantly impact the chances of a successful pregnancy,” said TJ Farnsworth, founder and CEO of Inception. “It’s imperative to improve financial access and education of financing solutions so that more aspiring parents can take the first step toward family building.”
