According to FutureWise analysis the market for infertility treatment in 2023 is US$ 1.76 billion, and is expected to reach US$ 3.34 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 8.32%.
Increasing incidences of obesity and diabetes, environmental effects like air pollution and changing lifestyle are some integral factors leading to infertility in both women and men. According to the data reported by WHO, over 600 million people are identified as overweight and over 2 million people around the world are diagnosed with obesity. Additionally, workplace stress is another contributing factor for increase in infertility cases.
Hefty investments in research and development has created numerous opportunities for the market to prosper. In a recent study, a female mouse successfully conceives and gave birth to an offspring which was healthy and this was done with a synthetic ovary that was created using a 3D printer. This is considered as a breakthrough research thus leading to eminent infertility treatment for women diagnosed with cancer. One of the co-authors, Alexander Rutz, states that these synthetic ovaries are known as biosynthetic organs as they comprise ovarian cells as well as gelatin. The naturally present ovary was removed and replaced by the biosynthetic ovary so that the mouse shall experience its natural ovulation cycle.
Female infertility treatment segment is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. There has been a rise in the female infertility rates, increasing awareness among women regarding infertility treatments, increase in the number of fertility centres and availability of multiple treatment options are integral factors contributing to the market growth.
Hospitals and surgical clinics segment is expected to exhibit noteworthy growth over the forecast period. Hospitals are firmly bolstered by other departments like neonatal intensive care units. Additionally, hospitals offer a comprehensive maternity treatment even after childbirth. Governmental initiatives to increase the number of multispecialty hospitals with departments to perform infertility treatment procedures like IVF coupled with the increasing number of surgical centres with provisions of surgical procedures for the treatment of infertility is projected to proliferate the market.