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. 2017 Sep 28:5:1-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.rbms.2017.08.002. eCollection 2018 Apr.

Differences in the utilization of gestational surrogacy between states in the U.S

Kiran M Perkins  1 , Sheree L Boulet  1 , Aaron D Levine  1   2 , Denise J Jamieson  1 , Dmitry M Kissin  1
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Differences in the utilization of gestational surrogacy between states in the U.S

Kiran M Perkins et al. Reprod Biomed Soc Online. .

Abstract

Gestational surrogacy policy in the USA varies by state, but information on state differences is lacking. This study used data from the National Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance System from 2010 to 2014 to calculate state differences in gestational carrier cycle characteristics. Of the 662,165 in-vitro fertilization cycles in the USA between 2010 and 2014, 16,148 (2.4%) used gestational carriers. Non-USA residents accounted for 18.3% of gestational carrier cycles, and 29.1% of gestational carrier cycles by USA residents were performed in a state other than the state of residence of the intended parent. USA gestational surrogacy practice varies by state, potentially impacting patients' access to surrogacy services.

Keywords: IVF; gestational carrier; gestational surrogacy.

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