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Facilitate alternative waysto parenthood / adulthood
(Gerrits et al 2017, Van Balen and Gerrits 2001; Inhorn and Patrizio 2015)
 Create and/or support different routesto parenthood, such asadoption and fostering
 Provide better education for girlsand women to diminish the agony of infertility
 Create and allow new ‘social pathways’ to adulthood, next to mother/fatherhood
 Provide examplesof women and men without children, who live positive and satisfying lives
Provide accurate servicesand information
(Gerrits and Shaw 2010, Gerrits 2012)
Deliverdiagnostic examinationsand low tech treatments in a systematic way
Provide realistic information about treatment options, risksand successrates- not false hope
When IVFinvolves gamete donation or surrogacy - adequate counseling crucial
Train health professionals
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