Racial disparities in fertility care have persisted for years. Here’s why
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Research shows that it's common for Black women to start fertility treatment after experiencing infertility for multiple years, whereas their white counterparts usually seek care sooner — and Black women are often in their late 30s or early 40s when they start, older on average than white women. Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey explains why this disparity exists and why can be done to address it.
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