Infertility

Same-sex couples, single people, patients with genetic disorders and couples wanting to select the gender of their child also seek treatments.The disparity in the cost of treatments and what is allowed in various countries has created an international market, with people travelling abroad to get what they can't get at home or for a cheaper price.

Related storyNew test may help women predict fertilitySpar, who will present her findings on Wednesday at the annual conference of the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) which regulates treatments in Britain, said the cost of egg donation in the United States ranges from $4,500 to $50,000.She predicts the new wave will be embryo donation or sales."When people want children and cannot produce children they will do virtually anything," she said, adding that infertile couples do not behave as rational consumers.1 percent getting treatmentBecause several treatments may be necessary, the average price of a baby conceived through assisted reproduction in the United Stat...

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