Evolvement and Organization of Reproductology in the Republic of Bashkortostan

Abstract

Significance. The history of development of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the world is detailed in publications. The history of evolvement of reproductology in Russia, especially in the regions, is understudied, substantiating relevance of the study The purpose of the study. To analyze and summarize material on evolvement and organization of reproductology in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Material and methods. Analysis of health data of the Republic of Bashkortostan, data of official websites of medical organizations. Results. In the Republic of Bashkortostan, in 2006, for the first time ever, the ART department was opened at the Republican Perinatal Center, 25 procedures were carried out at the expense of the republican budget. Since 2013, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) has been introduced into the compulsory health insurance program. Currently, 5 medical centers in the Republic take part in the program of state guarantees with the use of ART methods. Conclusion. The study results demonstrate stages and successes of reproductology in the Republic for 15 years; effectiveness of IVF programs exceeds the Russian average.