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Michelle Yeoh on her infertility journey, why she feels 'very blessed' in life
Michelle Yeoh is opening up about her infertility journey and feeling "very blessed" in life now that she has a grandchild.
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Michelle Yeoh speaks out on infertility struggle
The Oscar-winning actress, 62, opened up about the pressure to have children and her struggles with fertility treatments.
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3 months ago
By the Numbers: Rising costs of IVF for Americans
As Senate Republicans block an IVF protection bill, ABC News takes a look at the numbers behind the surging costs of IVF access as more American families turn to fertility treatments.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
Senate Democrats pushed the vote to put Republicans on the record.
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Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
Senate Majority Leader Schumer wanted to put Republicans on record with their vote on IVF, which has become a flashpoint in the presidential election.
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Tammy Duckworth discusses vote on Senate IVF bill
The Democrat senator from Illinois joined ABC News Live ahead of the Senate vote to protect access to in vitro fertilization.
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Selena Gomez shares she can't carry children
Selena Gomez opened up about not being able to carry her own children in a recent interview.
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After Alabama court ruling, Nikki Haley agrees that 'embryos, to me, are babies'
Nikki Haley said in a new interview that she agrees with an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are considered children in the state
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Gay couple suing NYC over lack of IVF health coverage
ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses a New York couple's lawsuit against the city after they found out their health insurance doesn’t cover IVF specifically for gay males.
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Bill to protect IVF access fails in Senate as Democrats, GOP spar over the 2024 issue
Senate Democrats on Thursday continued a series of election-year votes on reproductive rights with a bill that would protect access to in vitro fertilization.
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Jelly Roll, wife announce they are exploring growing family via IVF
Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie XO announced they were planning on having a child, and that the couple was "exploring" IVF.
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Olivia Munn speaks about cancer, fertility issues in 1st TV interview since surgeries
Olivia Munn opens up about breast cancer and fertility issues in 1st TV interview since revealing her most recent surgeries as part of her breast cancer journey.
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Why a Texas divorce case could impact IVF care in the state
A divorce case between a Texas couple could go before the state Supreme Court in an ongoing dispute over their frozen embryos that could impact IVF care in the state.
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8 months ago
More couples sue IVF clinic, alleging staff implanted 'dead' embryos: Lawsuit
Nine more couples are suing IVF clinic Ovation Fertility, alleging staff accidentally destroyed embryos but still implanted them, despite knowing they were not viable.
8 months ago
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Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit
Two couples filed lawsuits against IVF provider Ovation Fertility alleging its clinic destroyed their embryos by storing them in toxic hydrogen peroxide.
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Financial questions to consider before IVF
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton on what to know about cost when choosing a fertility provider or clinic.
8 months ago
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After Alabama ruling upends IVF, top health official warns of more consequences
After an Alabama Supreme Court embyro ruling upended IVF access, "all of this is unclear" Xavier Becerra, told ABC News in an exclusive interview
9 months ago
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Women say drugs used for weight loss help with fertility: What to know
More and more women are reporting that drugs for weight loss are helping with fertility.
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Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands focusing on abortion access, IVF in special election
Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands is campaigning on IVF and abortion rights in a race against Teddy Powell for the House in Alabama District 10.
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Increasing number of women freezing their eggs
There's been a more than 150% increase in the procedure over the past five years, with an average out-of-pocket cost as high as $20,000.
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Kristen Wiig recalls 'struggle' with IVF journey before having her twins
The comedian welcomed her twins via surrogate in 2020 with husband Avi Rothman.
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10 months ago
Alabama health care providers celebrate new IVF law
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivy signed the new bill into law, which will protect both doctors and patients from liability if frozen embryos are mishandled or destroyed.
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With Alabama IVF patient in attendance, Biden highlights reproductive care
Latorya Beasley was supposed to have an embryo transfer three days ago. On Thursday, the Alabama resident attended the State of the Union with the First Lady.
10 months ago
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Alabama governor signs bill to restore access to IVF treatments
The law gives “civil and criminal immunity” to IVF clinics and patients, after the state’s Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are children.
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10 months ago
New Alabama IVF bill signed into law
With bipartisan support, the governor of Alabama signed a new law making it possible for fertility clinics to reopen in the state.
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Alabama House and Senate expected to vote on bill restoring IVF access
Lawmakers in Alabama are expected to vote Wednesday on legislation to restore access to IVF treatment.
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Access to IVF treatment is up for a final vote in Alabama
The fertility treatment has been on pause for two weeks as lawmakers fast-tracked legislation to restore IVF and could be set for final passage later today.
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VP Harris meets privately with Alabama IVF patient in wake of state court ruling
The White House meeting comes amid her tour promoting reproductive freedom.
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Dr. Jennifer Ashton on the science behind IVF procedures, Wendy Williams' diagnoses
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton weighs in on the latest health headlines, from President Joe Biden’s most recent physical exam to preventing the spread of norovirus.
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Cancer survivor fights for her frozen embryos after Alabama IVF pause
Harper-Grace Niedermeyer was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27.
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Alabama legislature passes bill to restore IVF access
The Alabama House of Representatives and Senate passed the legislation after a controversial ruling by the state's Supreme Court.
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5 things to know about IVF after Alabama Supreme Court ruling
In vitro fertilization has been a treatment option for nearly 50 years.
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Alabama IVF patients rally against controversial court ruling
Families caught in the limbo over the state supreme court gathered in Montgomery to send a message to elected officials.
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Republican blocks Senate Democrats' push to pass IVF protections nationwide
Sen. Tammy Duckworth was blocked by Republicans on Wednesday from unanimously passing legislation to establish a right to access assistive reproductive care like IVF
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Senate to vote on bill that aims to protect IVF access
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., leads a vote on a bill that would create federal protections for nationwide access to IVF and other fertility treatments.
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Doctors and families rally at Alabama state Capitol over IVF access
Hundreds of families are rallying at the Alabama state Capitol Wednesday ahead of a vote on new legislation that would restore access to IVF.
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Rally planned at Alabama State Capitol ahead of IVF vote
Hundreds of families are expected at the statehouse to voice support for IVF treatment and put pressure on lawmakers to advance new legislation that would restore families’ access to treatments.
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What's next for IVF patients in Alabama?
After the Alabama Supreme Court upended IVF with its ruling that frozen embryos are considered children, increasing public outcry has spurred hope for legislation.
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What are Alabama lawmakers proposing to protect IVF?
What new laws are Alabama lawmakers proposing to protect IVF treatment in Alabama and allow clinics to resume treatment?
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HHS secretary Xavier Becerra to visit Alabama amid IVF battle
The Health and Human Services secretary is headed to the state to hear from people who were impacted by the ruling from Alabama’s Supreme Court that frozen embryos are children.
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Families looking for answers as hospitals halt IVF treatments in Alabama
The Biden administration is sending the Health and Human Services secretary to Alabama after the state's Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are children.
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Explosive detonated outside Alabama attorney general's office
An investigation is underway after an explosive device was detonated outside the office of the Alabama attorney general this weekend, officials said.
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Alabama IVF patients speak out over fear following court decision
Alabama women who are caught in the middle of the state's controversial ruling on embryos talk about their frustrations and fears as they await the future of their IVF treatment.
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Mom shares how comments about having more kids can 'sting'
Gaby Dalkin said she has dealt with unhelpful comments while trying to have a second child.
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Alabama Supreme Court ruling raises questions about IVF access
Medical and legal experts are speaking out after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos qualify as people under state law.
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IVF patients in Alabama share fears after providers pause treatments
In vitro fertilization is at stake in Alabama after a ruling by the state's supreme court.
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Biden blasts Alabama Supreme Court's 'unacceptable' frozen embryo ruling
President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that said frozen embryos are considered people in the state.
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Alabama's biggest hospital to suspend transfer of embryos after court ruling
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital will stop transferring embryos after the state's Supreme Court issued a decision that said frozen embryos are children.
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Alabama women describe heartbreak over some IVF treatments pausing
Women describe heartbreak after IVF treatments stop in Alabama after the state Supreme Court issued a decision that frozen embryos are "children."
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Alabama AG says he won't prosecute IVF families, providers
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall does not intend to prosecute in vitro fertilization providers or families.
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