Should access to fertility-related services be conditional on body mass index?

Should access to fertility-related services be conditional on body mass index?

Guidelines for the clinical management of obese, reproductive age women with reduced fertility in the USA are limited. Clinical professional organizations have yet to publish practice guidelines on this topic. Thus, treatment decisions are made at the provider and/or clinic level and the variation in clinic policy regarding fertility treatment for obese women is not readily available. Globally,...

Should access to fertility treatment be determined by female body mass index?

Resource allocation towards fertility treatment has been extensively debated in countries where fertility treatment is publicly-funded. Medical, social and ethical aspects have been evaluated prior to allocation of resources. Analysis of cost-effectiveness, risks and benefits and poor success rates have led to calls of restricting fertility treatment to obese women. In this debate article, we c...

Onm-4: Physical Activity, Body Mass Index,and Fertility Status

Background: Body mass index and physical activity may affect the reproductive system. The purpose of this study was to determine the fertility status and parity and its relationship with physical activity and body mass index in a community in Babol, Iran. Materials and Methods: The research design of the present study was a population based cross-sectional study, and their current physical acti...

Should Clinical Services Provided by Pharmacists be Compensated?

Should Clinical Services Provided by Pharmacists be Compensated?