The equivalent of almost one child is born in each UK class for IVF, and new figures have revealed that one of 32 babies in 2023 Was conceived in the treatment of fertility.
The Human Fertilization and Embryological Service (HFEA) shows that last year IVF was born nearly 21,000 babies, which increased significantly from 8,700 in 2000.
The latest report of the fertility regulator states that IVF’s births are 3.1 percent of the total Births of the UK, which is from 1.3 percent. 2000 It marks a significant shift from a decade ago, when the part was one of 43 births in 2013.
HFEA stated that its figures emphasize the “changing landscape” of the UK fertility care. Overall, 52,400 patients in 2023 More than 77,500 fertilization in vitro (IVF) cycles were performed in the UK fertility clinics.
The report also emphasizes that IVF, a result of 11 percent of women aged 40-44, is a noticeable increase from 4 percent in 2000 and now is 0.5 percent. Of all births.
These statistics show a growing role of auxiliary reproductive technologies in family construction throughout the UK.
The data also reveals that the proportion of women who freeze eggs have increased from 4,700 2022. By 6900 2023, HFEA said the number of patients using eggs in their treatment remains “low”.
Meanwhile, HFEA also stated that in 2023 About 820 babies were born after donor fertilization (di) treatment.
These figures also indicate that the NHS is funded by the number of IVF treatments.
The share of the IVF cycles funded by the NHS was reduced from 35 percent in 2019. Up to 27 percent of 2023 In the UK, and most declined in England, HFEA said.
2023 NHS has funded more than half (54 %) IVF cycles in Scotland compared to 49 percent in Northern Ireland; 33 % Wales; and 24 percent. In England.
HFEA is also concerned about racial differences in IVF.
He said the birth rate of Asian and Black Patients in recent years was lower compared to white patients and patients from mixed ethnic origin.
Julia Chain, chairwoman of HFEA, said: “IVF helps more people to have babies, including patients of different ages and family types.
“One of the 32 of all UK births is from IVF, and 11 percent of all UK births are 40-44 years old with IVF.
“We also see more single patients and women with same sex couples with IVF.
“These findings emphasize the changing landscape of the UK fertility sector and how it could develop in the coming years.
“However, we are very concerned with noticing that black and Asian patients continue to have a lower IVF birth rate compared to other patients, and in our recent study, Asian and black patients are less likely to report that they are satisfied with their fertility.”
HFEA said its latest figures show a “changing landscape” on fertility care in the UK (“Getty”)
The data of the National Bureau of Statistics show that 2023 In England and Wales, fertility levels were 1.44 per woman at the lowest level.
Commenting on HFEA data, a spokesman for the Fertility Charity Fertility Network said: “This important HFEA report reflects the importance of fertility treatment with growing UK families and emphasizes not only fertility care progress but also deep social impact on people to fulfill their dreams.
“Delays to get treatment – whether due to the long period of sending doctors or inconsistent NHS funding, may have a devastating emotional and biological effect. We encourage fair and timely access to fertility services to everyone,