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AMA adopts policy to protect, expand access to IVF

The nation’s largest physicians group criticized state and federal efforts to codify ‘restorative reproductive medicine.’
Doctors from the Alabama Fertility Clinic takes photos of the votes as the debate over SB159 bill (IVF Fertility Bill) in the House Chambers is voted on, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

The American Medical Association adopted a policy Monday opposing state and federal efforts that would limit access to evidence-based fertility care, including in vitro fertilization, warning that lawmakers are increasingly advancing nonmedical interventions that could delay effective treatment.

“Board-certified physicians who provide infertility assessment and treatment are trained to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care that optimizes wellness, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes,” said Dr. Melissa Garretson, a member of the AMA’s Board of Trustees. “Delays in accessing effective fertility treatment can have real and lasting consequences for patients and families.”

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