RBMO Live 15: Fertility in Freefall

Session 168: RBMO Live 15: Fertility in Freefall 17th March, 3pm EST, 7pm UK, 8pm CET Webinar kindly sponsored by RBMO Vidoe to be uploaded soon! Hosts: Prof. Nick Macklon and Prof. Bart Fauser Presenters: Prof. John Aitken: Declining global fertility and our future dependence on ART. Prof. Adam Balen: The role of Fertility Education in addressing falling fertility rates Q and A Synopsis The RBMO Live 15 webinar, held on 17th March, brought together internationally recognised leaders in reproductive medicine to examine the growing global challenge of declining fertility and reproduction rates. The session was hosted by Prof. Nick Macklon, Group Medical Director and co-Chief Editor of *Reproductive BioMedicine Online*, alongside Prof. Bart Fauser, Professor Emeritus of Reproductive Medicine and Scientific Director of the International Federation of Fertility Societies, both of whom have played significant roles in advancing global reproductive health research and policy. ([International IVF Initiative][1]) The webinar featured Prof. John Aitken, a distinguished reproductive biologist and emeritus professor, who presented on the biological and demographic drivers of declining global fertility and explored the increasing reliance on assisted reproductive technologies (ART) as both a response to—and potential contributor to—these trends. ([International IVF Initiative][1]) Prof. Adam Balen, a leading clinician in reproductive medicine and founder of the Fertility Education Initiative, addressed the role of fertility education in shaping reproductive awareness and decision-making, highlighting its importance in responding to falling fertility rates at both individual and population levels. ([International IVF Initiative][1]) Overall, the webinar provided a comprehensive and thought-provoking overview of current research, emerging interventions, and the broader societal implications of declining fertility. It emphasised the need for interdisciplinary approaches spanning science, education, and policy, and concluded with an engaging Q&A session that encouraged critical discussion on future strategies to address this evolving global issue.