Sec. 728. Study on infertility among members of the Armed Forces
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a study on the incidence of infertility among members of the Armed Forces, including the reserve components thereof. The study shall include the following: The number of members of the Armed Forces serving as of the date of the study who are diagnosed with common causes of infertility, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, sexually transmitted disease, testicular disorders, and male endocrine disorders.
The number of members serving as of the date of the study whose infertility has no known cause. The incidence of miscarriage among women members, listed by Armed Force and military occupation. A comparison of the rates of infertility and miscarriage in the Armed Forces to such rates in the civilian population, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Demographic information of the members described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), include with respect to race, ethnicity, sex, age, military occupation, and possible exposures during military service to hazardous elements such as chemical and biologic agents.
An assessment of the ease or delay for members in obtaining treatment for infertility, including in vitro fertilization, including— the wait times at each military medical treatment facility that has community partnerships to provide in vitro fertilization; the number of members described in paragraph
(1)who are candidates for in vitro fertilization or other infertility treatments but cannot obtain such treatments because of the location at which the member is stationed or the duties of the member; and a discussion of the reasons members cease seeking such treatments through the military health system. Criteria used by the Secretary to determine service connection for infertility, including whether screenings for levels of toxins are undertaken when the cause of infertility cannot be determined. The policy of the Department of Defense, as of the date of the study, for ensuring geographic stability during treatment of women members undergoing in vitro fertilization for either service-connected or non-service-connected infertility.