France Ultrasound Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment Market

Ultrasound Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment Market in France (Statistics & Outlook) 2030

The France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market was valued at $336.54 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $522.36 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.4% from 2021 to 2030. Ultrasound scan is an important part of the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Ultrasound-guided infertility diagnosis is a technique that is used to determine the cause of fertility in females and males with the help of ultrasound waves. It uses ultrasound waves to detect the details about the pelvic region that comprises ovaries, endometrium, and uterus. It can be used to assess the ovarian reserves, uterine shape & size, and whether the fallopian tubes are open or blocked at a specific site in greater detail.

Infertility is described as the male or female reproductive system's inability to conceive naturally. Fertility services assist both men and women in overcoming infertility. In vitro fertilization, fertility testing, intrauterine insemination, egg freezing, and embryo banking are all examples of fertility procedures. Single mothers, members of the LGBTQ community, and couples who are having difficulty conceiving frequently choose these procedures.

The major factors that drive the growth of France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market are rise in infertility rate, increase in trend of delayed pregnancies, and rise in number of median age of first-time mothers. In addition, alcohol binging, smoking & tobacco consumption, unhealthy lifestyle, increasing physical & psychological stress, drug use & medication, and environmental & occupational exposure lead to infertility issues, thus driving the growth of the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market.

Moreover, rise in prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as well as uterine disorders such as endometriosis, fibroids, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) leads to infertility issues increase the chances of medically assisted procreation. Furthermore, surge in in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to their success rates and the recent approval by the French Government allowing lesbian couples and single women to access the procedure. Technological advancements in infertility diagnosis and development of minimally invasive procedures for diagnosis such as ultrasound-guided trans-vaginal needle aspiration/biopsy and core-needle testicular biopsy contribute toward the growth of the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market.

Increase in overweight and obesity issues among women leads to menstrual disorders and anovulation and are at a higher risk of having a miscarriage or developing fertility issues, which significantly drive the market growth. On the contrary, high cost of infertility diagnosis procedures, risk associated after IVF procedure, and high cost of assisted reproductive technology are anticipated to hinder the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market growth during the forecast period.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Ultrasound Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment Market in France (Pre & Post Analysis)

In addition, the COVID-19 outbreak is anticipated to have a negative impact on the growth of the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market. A large number of clinics and hospitals throughout the world were reorganized to boost hospital capacity for COVID-19 patients. Owing to the rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases, non-essential processes faced a possible backlog. Furthermore, the lockdown hampered manufacturing and transportation of crucial hospital supplies. 

The infertility diagnostic procedures, embryo transfer procedures (IVF), whether fresh or frozen, suspension of elective surgeries and other non-urgent monitoring treatments were cancelled due to increase in incidence of COVID-19 cases. Moreover, assisted reproductive technology devices & consumables sales temporarily experienced unprecedented losses, as most elective medical procedures were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, availability of vaccines and high immunization rate across the nation is expected to increase the infertility diagnostic procedures, thus boosting the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market growth.

Furthermore, emerging France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market are expected to offer potential growth opportunities, due to improved healthcare infrastructure, increase in unmet healthcare needs, and rise in R&D activities.

France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market segmentation

The France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market is segmented into care pathway and end user. On the basis of care pathway, the market is segregated into infertility diagnostics, punction, and treatment monitoring. The infertility diagnostics segment is further classified into hysterosonography, hysterosonosalpyngography, and hysterosalpingo-foam sonography (HyFoSy). Furthermore, the punction segment is classified into ultrasound-guided trans-vaginal needle aspiration/biopsy and ultrasound-guided core-needle testicular biopsy. Moreover, the treatment monitoring segment comprises frozen embryo transfer services and ovulation monitoring.

By end user, the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market is fragmented into public hospital with infertility department, private fertility clinics, and ambulatory centers and each are further segmented by care pathway into infertility diagnostics, punction, and treatment monitoring.

Segment review

Depending on the care pathway, the treatment monitoring segment dominated the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market in 2020, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period.

By end user, the private fertility clinics segment exhibited the highest growth in 2020, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period.

The key players operating in the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market are American Hospital of Paris, Amp Center St Roch, Amp Natecia Lyon, Centre Chirugical (Pierre Cherest Clinic), Fertility Center-Parsi East, Hospital Cochin, Hospital Group Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon, Maternité Des Bluets - Hospital Pierre Rouquès, Pointgyn-Pleasure, and Ramsay Healthcare Limited (Clinique De La Muette).

Key Benefits for Stakeholders

• The study provides an in-depth analysis of the France ultrasound infertility diagnosis and treatment market, and the current trends and future estimations to elucidate the imminent investment pockets.
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• Extensive analysis of the market based on procedures and services assists to understand the trends in the industry.
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