New Maven Study Reveals the Hidden Emotional and Financial Costs of Fertility Care
New research from Maven Clinic is shining a stark light on the emotional, financial, and career costs of fertility care, costs that often go overlooked in the clinical setting.
Maven Clinic Study Pulls Back the Curtain on the Staggering Emotional and Financial Costs of Fertility Care
Released on April 17, 2025, the report titled Beyond the Bill: The Hidden Costs of Fertility Care draws from responses of over 1,000 women across the U.S. who have struggled to conceive or pursued fertility treatment. The results are clear: while one in six people globally experience infertility, the true burden extends far beyond the price tag.
The Emotional Toll Is Deep and Often Invisible
91% of women surveyed said that fertility struggles negatively impacted their mental health.
78% reported withdrawing from social interactions like weddings, baby showers, and family gatherings due to emotional stress.
65% felt they carried the emotional weight of fertility treatment alone, even while having partner support.
“Aspiring parents deserve support that is available 24/7, addresses both emotional and clinical needs, and is delivered transparently and compassionately,” said Maven founder and CEO Kate Ryder.
Fertility Care Is Reshaping Careers and Financial Futures
44% of women turned down promotions, raises, or new job opportunities due to fertility treatment demands.
59% of respondents or their partners had to take on extra work to pay for treatment.
83% reported cutting back on expenses.
52% dipped into savings meant for major life goals like retirement or home ownership.
One-third of women spent over $50,000 on their fertility journey.
These statistics highlight what many patients already know: fertility care often comes with major career sacrifices and financial risks, with few safety nets in place.
Employer Fertility Benefits Matter, But Stigma Remains
77% of respondents admitted to hiding or downplaying their fertility treatment at work.
81% of those with fertility benefits, reported being more engaged and productive at work.
40% of U.S. employers now offer fertility benefits—a 30% increase since 2020.
“Families deserve the shortest, safest path to a healthy baby, but that’s not what the current system is built to deliver,” said Dr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer at Maven. “Supporting people from the very beginning improves outcomes and builds a system that works better for everyone.”
At The IVF Warrior, we believe studies like these are essential. This research is a wake-up call to healthcare systems, employers, and society at large: fertility care must address more than biology.
Patients deserve:
Financial transparency
Emotional and mental health support
Career-safe policies and workplace protections
Inclusive benefits that support every step of the family-building journey
We’ll continue to amplify data like this and the patient voices behind it—because infertility deserves empathy, access, and a system built around real lives.
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