HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility, a
global pioneer in fertility treatment, research and science,
released results from its State of Fertility survey, which
includes concerning gaps of knowledge regarding fertility and
reproductive health among this age group. The study of 1,000
Houston-area residents between
25-44 years old aims to shed light on their understanding and
knowledge of their fertility. Surprisingly, nearly 75% of
respondents admit to feeling "uninformed," "clueless" or only
"somewhat knowledgeable" about their fertility health. A vast
majority (88 percent) of those surveyed mistakenly believe stress
has a negative effect on fertility, and two of every three
respondents wrongly believe birth control pills can cause
infertility.
According to Dr. Rashmi Kudesia,
board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility
specialist, ob/gyn and lifestyle medicine specialist at CCRM
Fertility Houston, these misunderstandings demonstrate a prevalent
lack of knowledge around fertility health among Houstonians of
reproductive age. In fact, Dr. Kudesia and CCRM Fertility experts
say these statistics point to a larger issue: more needs to be done
to educate and support people on their fertility journeys.
"Our local findings demonstrate that, while people in
Houston are open to discussing
fertility with friends and loved ones, these circles are
inadvertently perpetuating myths and mistruths that can deter
people from seeking support when they should," said Dr. Kudesia.
"In these cases, often the first step to starting a family begins
with clinically accurate information."
In addition to onsite, personal consultations, CCRM Fertility
Houston offers informative and easy-to-use resources, such as CCRM
TV fertility education videos. Here, leading fertility experts
address some of the most common questions about fertility.
More findings from the State of Fertility survey in
Houston include:
- 34% are concerned about their fertility
- 25% have struggled with infertility
- 51% would consider fertility treatments
-
- (the number increases to 57% percent among LGBTQ+
respondents)
- 60% knows someone who has/is struggling with infertility
- 66% believe more people should talk openly about fertility
-
- In fact, 76% say they are comfortable talking about the
topic
- 34% have experienced (or their partner has) a miscarriage
- 49% are either "comfortable" or "somewhat comfortable" asking
their parents to help pay for fertility treatment
- 28% have experienced secondary fertility
- 46% would consider surrogacy or a gestational carrier
If you're under 35 and have been trying to conceive without
success for a year, or if you're over 35 and have been trying for
six months, CCRM Fertility specialists are available for a
consultation. Please contact (713) 465-1211 or visit
www.ccrmivf.com. CCRM Fertility Houston is located at 929 Gessner
Rd, Suite 2300 in Houston, TX,
77024.
About CCRM Fertility
Founded by Dr. William Schoolcraft
in 1987, CCRM (Colorado Center for Reproductive
Medicine) Fertility is the nation's leader in fertility care and
research. CCRM Fertility specializes in the most advanced fertility
treatments, with deep expertise in in vitro fertilization (IVF),
fertility assessment, fertility preservation, genetic testing,
third party reproduction and egg donation. Unlike many other
fertility clinics that outsource their specialists and testing
needs, CCRM Fertility leverages its own data, as well as a
dedicated team of in-house reproductive endocrinologists,
embryologists and geneticists in order to deliver industry-leading
outcomes. CCRM Fertility operates 11 fertility
centers (including 27 offices) throughout North America, serving prospective parents in
major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New
York, Northern Virginia,
Minneapolis, Orange County, San
Francisco Bay Area, and Toronto. For more information,
visit www.ccrmivf.com.
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