Wanting a baby at any cost
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Today in France, 3.3 million French men and women are directly affected by infertility. One in four couples is unable to conceive (according to a report commissioned by the Ministry of Health and published in February 2022). Driven by environmental, biological, and medical factors, infertility is a burden on public health—particularly women’s health—and calls for societal as well as medical responses.
While assisted reproductive technology offers immense hope to people who want a child, it does not always enable them to become parents. Fertilization still holds its share of mystery and uncertainty. The vagaries of life remain a factor, and no technique can fully guarantee the success of a pregnancy.
To discuss this topic at the intersection of science and society, three multidisciplinary experts will answer questions from the audience live:
- Dr. Nicolas Chevalier, obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in reproductive medicine at the Saint-Roch Assisted Reproduction Center in Montpellier. Former president of the Society of Reproductive Medicine.
- Prof. Samir Hamamah, head of the Reproductive Biology Department at Montpellier University Hospital.
- Chrystelle Tutunovic, a clinical psychologist in private practice.
The Bar des sciences has become one of Montpellier’s flagship events for scientific culture, offering a participatory, community-driven discussion on all aspects of science once a month from January through June. Throughout the season, scientists are invited to engage in a dialogue where their knowledge and practices are not only shared but also open to discussion.
The season is co-produced by the scientific outreach departments of theUM , along with its partners: INRAE, INSERM, and IRD.
Practical Information:
- Admission is free, subject to availability.
- The event was interpreted into sign language by Des’L Interprétation.
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