Equity in Care

Breaking down barriers to fertility care

Key insights on Equity in Fertility care

There are significant racial disparities in fertility treatment access and outcomes that create barriers for aspiring parents in underrepresented communities, preventing them from realizing their dreams of building families.

Compared to White Women,

Black and Hispanic Women Are:

Compared to White Women,

Black and Hispanic Women Are:

Attempting to conceive for up to 1.5 years longer¹

more likely to have difficulty getting an appointment¹

Underrepresented among women’s health providers²

Compared to White Women,

Black and Hispanic Women Are:

more likely to have difficulty finding a physician with whom they feel comfortable¹

Breaking Barriers,

Championing equitable access to comprehensive fertility care for all

Our mission of putting parenthood in reach for all who desire it can only be achieved if we address the issues that hinder many communities from accessing equitable fertility care. That’s why we established Breaking Barriers, Building Families, a collaborative initiative focused on bringing people together across our reproductive medicine community to create positive change.

we can achieve meaningful change for aspiring parents from underrepresented communities.

Join the conversation. Contact a Ferring Rep

Introducing THE first endeavor focusing on the Fertility Journey for aspiring Black Parents

eLearning modules for clinicians and staff

Created by Morehouse School of Medicine, with support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals—powered by EngagedMD

Designed to help improve access and outcomes for Black fertility patients by equipping providers and staff with essential knowledge about fertility equity, the modules are offered at no cost and include:

26 fast-paced video lessons designed for busy healthcare professionals
Nearly 60 minutes total educational content
Real patient stories
Practical tips for improving access and outcomes for Black fertility patients

Those who complete the course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Morehouse School of Medicine.

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References: 1. Missmer S, Seifer D, Jain T. Cultural factors contributing to health care disparities among patients with infertility in Midwestern United States. Fertil Steril. 2011;95(6):1943-1949. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.02.039 2. ACGME Data Resource Book Academic Year 2022-2023.