Are you interested in knowing more about how to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of medically assisted reproduction technologies (ART) in Europe? If so, we invite you to read the following report, which presents a set of global recommendations that were elaborated by the research team of the B2-InF consortium.
The B2-InF consortium, composed of experts from eight European countries (Albania, Belgium, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland), is working hard to disseminate its findings through various channels such as events, workshops, webinars, and publications. They collected data from qualitative interviews with youth, a survey of information found on the webpages of assisted reproduction clinics, and a review of the national and international legal frameworks.
In the report, the B2-InF consortium presents recommendations based on these investigations and analyses, which are divided into two main categories: sociocultural and gender guidelines and legal guidelines.
Under the sociocultural and gender guidelines, the report suggests that clinics should use a common language to describe techniques, be more user-friendly and ergonomic, provide comprehensive information on MAR procedures and costs, and provide information that is gender-balanced and gender-inclusive. The report also highlights the need for clinics to address people with disabilities and the different existing family configurations.
Regarding the legal guidelines, the report recommends that clinics provide clear information, based on best available evidence, about success rates of fertility treatments, add-ons, and possible associated risks. Clinics should provide access to evidence-based sources of data, differentiate specific risks associated with different techniques and procedures, and make documents of informed consent available to the public through their websites.
The report also addresses other additional considerations for legal information with respect to MAR, including issues of surrogacy, the right to knowledge of biological origins, and reproductive health services available in other countries.
Overall, the B2-InF consortium’s report provides a comprehensive set of recommendations that aim to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of medically assisted reproduction technologies in Europe. We encourage you to read the full report to learn more about these guidelines and how they could impact the future of ART in Europe.
Download: https://zenodo.org/record/7981705