Infertility Facts

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Canadians struggle with infertility,
resulting in…

15%

of the population looking to alternative means of reproduction to build their family.

40% is female-factor infertility

30% is male-factor infertility

30% is joint infertility or unexplained

These percentages do not include those who are unable to conceive children because of:

  • sexual orientation or gender identification
  • hereditary genetic disease, kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, or HIV positive risk factors
  • uterine fibroids, absence of uterus, other gynecological issues, or loss of fertility to cancer
  • chronic pregnancy loss
  • relationship status
  • career or age factors

65%

of Canadians have access to publicly funded IVF

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59% of Canadians cite cost as a barrier to proceeding with the treatment they need.

Canadians from every demographic and economic group will require fertility treatment to build their family.