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1 month 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.
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2 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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
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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4 months ago
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
4 months ago
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
6 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.
6 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Kristen Wiig recalls 'struggle' with IVF journey before having her twins
The comedian welcomed her twins via surrogate in 2020 with husband Avi Rothman.
8 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Cancer survivor fights for her frozen embryos after Alabama IVF pause
Harper-Grace Niedermeyer was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
5 things to know about IVF after Alabama Supreme Court ruling
In vitro fertilization has been a treatment option for nearly 50 years.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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?
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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."
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Trump says he 'strongly' supports IVF after Alabama court ruling
Former President Donald Trump called on the Alabama legislature “to act quickly to find an immediate solution to preserve the availability of IVF in Alabama.”
8 months ago
8 months ago
Trump's spokesperson won't say if he will enforce national IVF protections
A spokesperson for former President Donald Trump would not say if he would enforce IVF protections nationally.
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