In the United States, some 10% of people who wish to have children struggle with infertility. It’s especially common in the African American community, and fertility preservation can be difficult for transgender individuals as well. But why is this? And what can be done about it? NOVA's new documentary, "Fighting for Fertility," explores barriers to fertility, from the social to the biological, and the state of assisted reproductive technologies.
GBH Contributor Sue O'Connell chats with the director of "Fighting for Fertility" Larkin McPhee and Dr. Cindy Duke to give you an exclusive look into the making of the film and some of the hurdles people face in starting a family.
