Use of infertility services dips slightly from one decade ago

In terms of specifically seeking medical help to get pregnant, only 1.9% of those below the poverty level sought help, compared with 5% of those above 400% of the poverty level. Similarly, only 0.8% of those with less than a high school degree or GED sought such medical help, compared with 5.8% of women with a master’s degree or higher. And 15% of non-Hispanic white women sought medical help to get pregnant, about double the rates for Hispanic women (7.5%) and black women (8%).

The report was funded by the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No financial disclosures were reported.