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🚨 OREGONIANS: Urge your elected officials to vote YES on HB 4155, which will mandate coverage for fertility treatment services, including IVF, across the state if passed ⬇️ asrm.quorum.us/campaign/156...

The future of fertility in 2026 The average cumulative cost of IVF treatments can reach up to $60,000.

@npr.org's 1A was joined by ASRM Chief Advocacy & Policy Officer Sean Tipton, Dr. Lucky Sekhon, and embryologist Alease Barnes this morning to tackle the topic of fertility in 2026. ⬇️ the1a.org/segments/the...

‘It took a team’: One couple’s path through endometriosis, and the doctor who helped them find answers For years, Lindsey Hollmann-Butz suspected something more than routine cramps was behind her difficult periods. She also suspected the condition could shadow her hopes of having a baby.

"Lindsey calls the experience both scary and clarifying. She remembered walking into the clinic feeling 'sad and defeated' and walking out feeling heard. 'It made such a difference to have staff who were just really friendly. To have a doctor who was very collaborative.'" www.aol.com/articles/too...

The first U.S. athlete to win Olympic gold in the women's free skating event since 2002. Congratulations, Alysa Liu! www.msn.com/en-us/lifest...

Fertility treatment given special emphasis as Trump Rx site goes live Experts say discounts on IVF procedures an attempt to fulfil campaign promise but savings only a fraction of total cost

"Fertility drug coupons only account for a fraction of the cost of IVF treatment, says Sean Tipton, Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer at ASRM. Tipton says 'pharmaceutical costs are typically 10 to 20%' of the total cost of IVF." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

📌 Robert McFarland, professor of pediatric mitochondrial Medicine at Newcastle University, pioneered the use of mitochondrial replacement therapy in IVF, which prevents mothers with mitochondrial disorders from passing them down to their children.

Apply to the Vot-ER Civic Health fellowship today! The March 15th priority deadline is fast approaching. Learn more ⬇️ vot-er.org/fellowship

Help pass a fertility mandate in Virginia! Urge your elected officials to vote YES on HB 328

🚨 VIRGINIANS: Use our Action Alert system to urge your elected official to vote YES on HB 328, a bill that will add fertility coverage to the list of essential health benefits if passed: asrm.quorum.us/campaign/155...

The ASRM of Public Affairs was busy in 2025! Check out our 2025 wrapped to see where we focused our efforts, how we furthered access to reproductive medicine, and what's coming up in 2026 ⬇️ www.asrm.org/advocacy-and...

TIME100 Health 2026 In today's changing health landscape, these leaders are advancing care, shaping policy, and driving innovations that transform lives.

See the full list: time.com/collections/...

📌 Claire Tomkins, Founder of the health startup Future Family, is working to make family-building more affordable through the creation of the first nationwide IVF insurance program.

The TIME100 Health 2026 list is here, and several notable individuals in infertility are featured!

📌 Dr. Zev Williams of the Columbia University Fertility Center uses AI to address azoospermia, one of the most common causes of infertility in men.

‘TrumpRx’ website launches, but experts question how impactful it will be President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of TrumpRx, the direct-to-consumer drug website that features reduced prices for dozens of medications.The website “provides patients with access t...

"Sean Tipton, Chief Advocacy & Policy Officer of ASRM, said in a statement that 'there is no question that lower drug costs will be helpful for patients navigating fertility treatment.' But 'this move alone does not make IVF attainable for most patients.'" www.healio.com/news/primary...

Trump Rx prescription drug site ‘not a solution’ for many patients, experts say New website lists only limited number of medications – and many of them cost less in generic form elsewhere

"Making some medications cheaper does not make IVF more accessible to most patients, as the Trump administration has promised, since drugs represent only a fraction of the costs of IVF, Sean Tipton, Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer at ASRM, said in a statement." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

"Fertility drugs represent only one portion of the overall cost of care, and patients without good insurance coverage continue to face significant out-of-pocket expenses." Read ASRM Officer Sean Tipton's full reaction to the TrumpRx IVF drug rollout ⬇️ www.asrm.org/news-and-eve...

Happy #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay from ASRM! 💜 Today, we celebrate the extraordinary women advancing reproductive medicine through knowledge, compassion, and leadership. Thank you for all that you do.

Tag an outstanding female physician below!

F&S reports has published the first-ever study examining fertility knowledge and awareness of fertility treatments in American Gen Z women. Learn more ⬇️
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ASRM's Center for Policy and Leadership has released a report on gestational carrier policy in the U.S. exploring clinical guidance, public misconceptions, national trends, and considerations for policymakers. Find it here: www.asrm.org/advocacy-and...

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Wishing you a healthy and happy #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay! ❤️ This year’s theme is “Holding Ground on Maternal Health.” Attend a webinar at 1 p.m. ET to hear keynote speaker Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha discuss community-led solutions: www.acog.org/education-an...

Roe v. Wade was historic, but it was never the finish line. It established the constitutional right to abortion, but left far too many without abortion access. Our resolve has only gotten stronger to fight for true reproductive freedom for all.

The Fight for Women's Health Rally for Endo Research is happening March 1, 2026 in a city near you! Learn more about the event and how you can participate: www.rally4endoresearch.net

"I sincerely hope our government can recognize that comprehensive fertility care is essential healthcare and take action seen as broadly popular among Americans to ensure those living in the USA have access to treatment." Read more from Dr. Nicole Ulrich: www.progress.org.uk/trumps-ferti...

Meet Olympic powerhouse Kaillie Humphries! Kaillie's not only a decorated member of the U.S. bobsled team, she's also an IVF mom. After a stage 4 endometriosis diagnosis, she underwent IVF to avoid ectopic pregnancy.

"Being a mom's awesome. It rocks."

www.nbcnewyork.com/olympics/202...

Attacks on reproductive medicine and abortion care go hand-in-hand to undermine bodily autonomy and take power away from patients and providers. We urge you to keep this in mind during today's Senate HELP Committee hearing on #Mifepristone, a safe, FDA-approved medication for over 25 years.

Q&A: Polygenic embryo screening not ready for clinical practice, ASRM ethics group says The American Society for Reproductive Medicine published a report that concludes preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic disorders is not ready for clinical practice and should not yet be offere...

The ASRM Ethics and Practice Committees recently published a joint opinion on the use of preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic disorders (PGT-P). Read Healio's Q&A on the report featuring Ethics Committee Chair Dr. Sigal Klipstein: www.healio.com/news/womens-...

Tell your South Carolina representatives not to restrict reproductive medicine Oppose two dangerous healthcare bills

🚨 SOUTH CAROLINIANS: Two bills aiming to restrict access to reproductive health care have been introduced in your state. Please contact your officials and ask them to vote NO on H 4760 and H 3537 ahead of their hearing on Wednesday, 1/14: asrm.quorum.us/campaign/152702/

Duckworth pushes military IVF coverage as critics warn taxpayers could pay Tammy Duckworth, D-Schaumburg, criticizes the House speaker and the president after a provision expanding in-vitro fertilization coverage for military families was stripped from the defense bill. Sean...

The military invests significant time and resources in the training of highly specialized personnel. Fertility benefits can be an important incentive for those service members to remain in the military. insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/duc...

We’re honored to be named a 2025 @everydayhealth.bsky.social Trusted Health Resource and one of the Top 10 Best Fertility Resources of 2025! 🎉

We thank our peer organizations and the greater fertility community for making this possible. We’re proud to support you every step of the way.

Department of Veterans Affairs quietly implements abortion ban A VA spokesperson confirmed to MS NOW that the ban was in place following a Department of Justice memo issued last week.

“'Denying veterans essential health care and abortion access – even in cases of rape or serious health risk – after they have sacrificed so much for our country is callous and inhumane,' wrote Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward." www.ms.now/news/abortio...