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How Falling Birth Rates Are Fueling the Fertility Treatment Boom
In this episode of The Demographics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive trend: falling birth rates are actually fueling explosive growth in the fertility treatment industry. As people delay childbearing and have fewer children, demand for IVF, egg freezing, and related services is soaring. The global fertility services market, valued at around $25 billion in 2023, could double within a decade. The hosts discuss the economics behind this boom, including the rise of employer-sponsored fertility benefits, the role of startups like Progyny, and the ethical questions around access…
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