Fertility services—and conversations about them—are expanding across the U.S. But the sector remains underregulated, expensive and, in some cases, outdated.

These factors are reshaping how Americans seek care, sometimes in ways that may put quality and safety at risk. Where are the biggest gaps? And what would make the system safer?

Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya breaks it down with Brian Levine, M.D., founding partner and practice director of CCRM Fertility of New York and founder of Nodal, a platform connecting surrogates and intended parents.

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 

• Trump admin takes aim at the cost of IVF with new coverage guidance
• Women's health sector could grow to $600B industry by 2030: PwC report
• Emotional support crucial in addition to financial support for fertility journey, Maven finds