Fertility – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

20 Jan

It’s time to translate vague unease around stem cell IVF into clear guardrails

JordanLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, IVF, Reproductive rights, Stem Cell

Thorny ethics around using stem cells to create eggs and sperm demand tough conversations

20 Jan

World Fertility Awards Make History as Global Fertility is Projected to Drop in 2026

JordanLatest NewsFertility, Global, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

he World Fertility Awards (WFAs), produced by pregnantish, the first global, consumer-facing media event dedicated to celebrating the changemakers shaping the future of fertility, took place on December 1, 2025 at the Times Center in New York City. Unlike traditional industry conferences, the event was designed to reach beyond clinical and professional audiences, uniting advocates, clinicians, innovators, industry leaders, and media to spotlight progress, purpose, and possibility in reproductive health.

18 Jan

States with abortion restrictions found to have worse outcomes for patients using fertility treatment

FlynnLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Fertility, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Research from Oregon Health & Science University has found that laws restricting access to abortion may disproportionately affect pregnancies conceived through fertility treatment.

16 Jan

Abortion Bans Might Endanger Pregnancies Achieved Through Fertility Treatment

RileyLatest NewsAbortion Ban, Fertility, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Abortion restrictions could be endangering some pregnancies conceived through fertility treatment, a new study says.

12 Jan

The cost of IVF: How far did you go to pay for your fertility treatment?

MorganLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, IVF, Reproductive rights, United States

IVF, or in vitro fertilization, has reshaped who gets to be a parent today. But IVF is a complicated process — involving retrieving and freezing a person's eggs, fertilizing them in the lab and implanting embryos. The cost of a single cycle can range from $15,000 to over $30,000, and because there's no guarantee of pregnancy with just one try, people often pay exorbitant amounts for multiple attempts.

06 Jan

Vitamin C may help protect fertility from a harmful environmental chemical

RileyLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Vitamin C

A new discovery at the University of Missouri reveals that vitamin C may help protect reproductive health from a harmful environmental chemical. Using a fish model, researchers found that exposure to potassium perchlorate, a chemical commonly used in explosives and fireworks, can harm sperm production, potentially reducing fertility.

02 Jan

Understanding the White House Executive Order on IVF

ChaseLatest NewsFertility, Health Insurance, Healthcare, IVF, Reproductive rights, United States

Thttps://resolve.org/advocacy/our-issues/understanding-the-white-house-executive-order-on-ivf/he White House announced new actions intended to lower costs and increase access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). These policy recommendations aim to encourage more employers to offer fertility benefits and to make some IVF medications more affordable.

01 Jan

Trends in Private Equity Affiliations With Fertility Clinics in the US

JordanLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Infertility affects 1 in 8 reproductive-aged women in the US. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most effective infertility treatments.1 About 15 years ago, private equity firms began affiliating financially with US fertility clinics that perform IVF.2 Private equity health care investments typically involve acquiring clinics, increasing revenue and/or reducing costs via hands-on management, and then selling clinics for a profit after several years.3

30 Dec

Military families hit with bitter blow after Congress strips fertility treatment funding from defense bill

DoryLatest NewsFertility, GOP, Healthcare, IVF, military, Reproductive rights, United States

More than eight years after my failed IUI, as federal employees have seen an expansion in their fertility benefits, TRICARE still doesn’t offer fertility coverage. A couple of weeks ago, it really looked like it would, which is why as we ring in 2026, I am thinking of the military families struggling to have a baby, for whom this new year will be off to a bitter start. They were banking on a provision in the massive defense bill signed into law by President Donald Trump just before the holidays that would have given them the same kind of access to fertility…

29 Dec

Aetna to Cover Fertility Care for Same-Sex Couples NationwidePregnancy

DoryLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Insurance, LGBTQ2S+, Reproductive rights, United States

For years, many same-sex couples have had to pay tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket to try to have children, even when their insurance covered fertility care for straight couples.

28 Dec

Gaza health chief warns of population crisis amid targeted attacks on fertility centers

RandyLatest NewsFertility, Gaza, Global, Reproductive rights

Munir Al-Barsh, Director-General of Gaza’s Ministry of Health, has revealed that monthly births have plummeted by 40 percent over the past year, dropping from 26,000 to just 17,000, disclosing that fertility and IVF centers have been directly targeted by Israeli forces.

23 Dec

Commentary

PhoenixLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, IVF, Opinion, Reproductive rights, United States, Virginia

Virginia helped pioneer IVF. It’s time to lead again Forty-four years ago on Dec. 28, my mother gave birth to me, the first baby in the U.S. conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF). I exist because of science, and most importantly, because my parents had access to this groundbreaking new healthcare in Virginia.

17 Dec

New Jersey enacts new safety standards for frozen embryos and eggs

AlanLatest NewsEmbryos, Fertility, Healthcare, New Jersey, Reproductive rights, United States

Health facilities in New Jersey that store frozen human embryos and eggs have new licensing requirements and rules to guard against operational failures under regulations that took effect Monday.

19 Nov

The Expert APProach: Elevating Sexual Health and Fertility Care with Tricia Zubert, APRN, CNP

ChaseLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive rights, Sexual Health

Podcast

16 Nov

How Lifestyle Factors Like Caffeine, Sleep, And Weight Affect Fertility?

CoreyLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

Body weight is another key factor as both underweight and overweight individuals may experience hormonal imbalances that affect ovulation or sperm production. Obesity in men is linked to lower sperm quality, while in women it can lead to ovulatory problems. Being underweight can also limit the hormonal support needed for conception. Achieving a healthy weight through balanced nutrition and regular physical activity can optimize reproductive potential for both partners.