August 7, 2026 · Fertility and sterility · DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2026.07.031

Fertility Equity in Practice: Black Women's Support Needs and Recommendations for Infertility Care

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The authors aimed to identify the specific support needs of Black women navigating infertility care and to generate strategies for improving access and patient experiences. Through a mixed-methods study involving surveys and interviews, they found that many participants felt under-supported and experienced barriers such as racism and discrimination in their care. The study highlights the importance of culturally responsive and compassionate care to enhance the experiences and outcomes for Black women facing infertility.

Lasha Clarke, Isabel Morgan, Dannelle Charles, Angie Suarez, Teru Jellerette-Nolan, Cameron Dawkins, Jessie Kue Ndukwe, Anchal Kumar, Maya Thirkill, Tia Jackson-Bey, Benjamin Harris, Janet Choi, Leah Jones, Jorie Dugan, Agbo Ikor, Michael Thomas, Samantha Butts, Jerrine R Morris, Kim Thorton, Eve Feinberg, Gloria Richard-Davis

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