New Survey Reveals Majority of New Englanders Misinformed About Their Fertility Health

BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new survey which aims to shed light on local residents' understanding and knowledge of their fertility health, approximately 71% of New England adults admit to feeling "uninformed," "clueless" or only "somewhat knowledgeable" about their fertility health. CCRM Fertility's inaugural State of Fertility survey of 1,000 residents in New England, ages 25-44, also revealed that a majority (88%) of New Englanders mistakenly believe stress has a negative effect on fertility, and 57% of respondents are under the impression that taking birth control pills can cause infertility.

According to Dr. Alison Zimon, CCRM Fertility Boston co-founder and co-medical director, these misunderstandings demonstrate a prevalent lack of knowledge around fertility health among New Englanders of reproductive age. In fact, Dr. Zimon and CCRM Fertility experts say the local statistics point to a larger issue: more needs to be done to educate and support individuals on their fertility journeys.

"In recent years, people have become more comfortable talking about their fertility, but however well-meaning, a vast network of friends and family members, as well as social media conversations, can inadvertently circulate myths that are misleading and ultimately, prevents people from seeking treatment in a timely manner," shared Dr. Zimon. "Because we recognize timing is of the essence when it comes to fertility matters, we want to help individuals get one step closer to starting a family by empowering them with clinically accurate information."

In addition to onsite, personal consultations, CCRM Fertility Boston offers informative and easy-to-use resources, such as CCRM TV fertility education videos, in which the leading fertility experts address some of the most common questions about fertility.

Additional findings from the State of Fertility survey include:

• One in four residents in New England has struggled with infertility
• 67% know someone who is currently struggling or has struggled with infertility when trying to conceive
• 80% of New Englanders believe people should talk more openly about fertility
• Nearly one-third of people have experienced (or their partner has) a miscarriage
• 55% of people surveyed would consider fertility treatment to have a baby
• More than a half of respondents would feel "comfortable" or "somewhat comfortable" asking their parents to help cover the cost of fertility treatment

CCRM Fertility Boston is located in Chestnut Hill, MA. If you are under 35 and have been trying to conceive without success for a year, or are 35 or older and have been trying to conceive for six months without success, CCRM Fertility encourages you to consult with a fertility specialist at (617) 449-9750 or visit www.ccrmivf.com.

About CCRM Fertility  
Founded by Dr. William Schoolcraft in 1987, CCRM (Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine) Fertility is the nation's leader in fertility care and research. CCRM Fertility specializes in the most advanced fertility treatments, with deep expertise in in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility assessment, fertility preservation, genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. Unlike many other fertility clinics that outsource their specialists and testing needs, CCRM Fertility leverages its own data, as well as a dedicated team of in-house reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and geneticists in order to deliver industry-leading outcomes. CCRM Fertility operates 11 fertility centers (including 27 offices) throughout North America, serving prospective parents in major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New York, Northern Virginia, Minneapolis, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, and Toronto. For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com. 

SOURCE CCRM