Survey of <i>in vitro</i> fertilization add-ons in Japan (Izanami project).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify any correlations between evidence levels, adoption rates, and additional costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) add-ons.

Design

Online survey.

Subjects

The survey was conducted in 621 assisted reproductive technology-registered facilities that are members of the Japanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology from December 22, 2021, to February 13, 2022.

Exposure

The survey included details regarding the specific add-on modalities employed and their associated costs; inquiries pertained to the fertility healthcare infrastructure in Japan before the implementation of the National Health Insurance scheme.

Main outcome measures

The correlation between the adoption rate and cost of IVF add-ons and their evidence levels were analyzed

SUBMITTER: Shionoya N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11493599 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature