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IVF Advocates Express Skepticism Over Ted Cruz Support in Protecting Access

Houston, Texas – Advocates and lawmakers in support of in vitro fertilization (IVF) are expressing skepticism towards Senator Ted Cruz’s recent show of support for the treatment. Cruz, along with fellow Republicans, introduced a bill aimed at protecting IVF access, sparking mixed reactions in the political sphere. The issue at hand revolves around the intersection of politics and reproductive health, with IVF advocates questioning Cruz’s motives and commitment to ensuring access to the treatment. While …

Embryo-Mishap Reveals Underbelly of IVF Industry

Good morning from Washington, D.C.! Today’s newsletter highlights key developments from a recent report by Lenny Bernstein and Yeganeh Torbati. For a lighter take on Washington, be sure to read The Post’s recap of the recent White House correspondents’ dinner. The Biden administration is putting the finishing touches on new federal protections for LGBTQ+ Americans seeking health-care services. There is skepticism surrounding the data supporting the federal approval application for the psychedelic drug MDMA. In …

Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands wins special election on platform of IVF and abortion rights

Huntsville, Alabama – Marilyn Lands, a Democratic candidate and licensed professional counselor, emerged victorious in a special election for a state House seat in Alabama. In her campaign, Lands emphasized issues surrounding in vitro fertilization and abortion rights, ultimately securing a win against Republican candidate Teddy Powell, who previously worked as a Defense Department budget analyst. With 63% of the vote, Lands’s platform resonated with voters, highlighting the importance of repealing Alabama’s abortion ban, restoring …

Veterans Affairs Expands IVF Coverage for Single and Same-Sex Veterans, Secretary McDonough Affirms

Washington, D.C. – The Department of Veterans Affairs is set to offer in vitro fertilization services to single veterans and those in same-sex marriages, a move that follows criticism regarding the lack of reproductive benefits for certain veterans. This decision comes after legal challenges in New York and Boston last year highlighted the exclusion of LGBTQ+ military members from certain VA policies, including IVF care. VA Secretary Denis McDonough emphasized that expanding reproductive care has …

Alabama Passes Landmark Legislation to Protect IVF Clinics and Services

Montgomery, Alabama – The state of Alabama has recently passed legislation protecting in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics from legal liability, giving doctors involved in the process more certainty in their work. The new law comes after a court ruled that embryos should be considered children, prompting the need for legal protections for doctors in the IVF field. Experts believe that the new law is a crucial step in ensuring the continued availability of fertility services …

Alabama Rushes to Pass Legislation Addressing Frozen Embryo Rights and IVF Services Impasse

Montgomery, Alabama – Following a crucial state Supreme Court ruling that granted human rights to frozen embryos and held individuals accountable for their destruction, swift action was taken by Alabama lawmakers. The ruling sparked a national discussion on modern IVF practices and put Republicans in a challenging position to align their beliefs on personhood and IVF leading up to the 2024 election. The aftermath of the ruling created chaos in Alabama, causing several fertility clinics, …

Florida Lawmakers Postpone Fetal Personhood Bill Amid IVF Concerns and Abortion Access Debate

Miami, Florida – Florida lawmakers have decided to postpone a bill that aimed to define a fetus as an ‘unborn child’ amid concerns that it could impact in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in the state. This decision comes in the wake of a similar ruling in Alabama that has caused disruptions in IVF services at various clinics. The proposed “fetal personhood” bill had been gaining traction among predominantly Republican legislators in Florida. The bill sought …

Abbott Supports Making IVF Access Easier After Alabama Supreme Court Ruling

Austin, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently voiced his support for easier access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in response to a groundbreaking ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court recognizing frozen embryos as individuals. This ruling, a first of its kind, has sparked discussions on the rights and protections of embryos conceived through IVF procedures. Former President Trump also weighed in on the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision, advocating for the protection of access …

Embryo Ruling in Alabama Sparks Concerns for IVF Patients

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The recent ruling in Alabama regarding IVF treatment has sparked a wave of debate and concern among women and couples seeking fertility options in the state. The ruling has left many wondering about the future of IVF treatment and the implications it may have on their reproductive choices. Following the court decision, many women in Alabama are now questioning what their next steps should be. For some, the ruling means having to …

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos as Children – IVF Services Halted

Birmingham, Alabama – The recent ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has sparked significant concerns within the field of reproductive medicine in the US. The ruling stated that frozen embryos are to be considered children, and individuals could be held accountable for the accidental destruction of said embryos. The decision has prompted the largest hospital in the southern state to halt its in-vitro fertilization (IVF) services, fearing potential criminal prosecution. The University of Alabama at …