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CDC: Male Infertility Drives 28% of IVF Patients

10/14/2025

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 28% of patients seeking IVF/ART in the United States cite male infertility as a factor.
The CDC notes that 26.2% face low egg counts.
Ovarian complications, including polycystic ovary syndrome, affect 13.9% of patients.
10.2% have blocked fallopian tubes.
42.6% are considering freezing their eggs.

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Story summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 28% of patients seeking IVF/ART in the United States cite male infertility as a factor.
The CDC notes that 26.2% face low egg counts.
Ovarian complications, including polycystic ovary syndrome, affect 13.9% of patients.
10.2% have blocked fallopian tubes.
42.6% are considering freezing their eggs.