Bringing ‘resistance’ to the fertility debate

Published April 29, 2025 4:13pm ET



In the United States, attitudes toward infertility treatment vary by religiosity, with differing beliefs shaping distinct principles and objectives. This reflects an ideologically driven society that often seeks to align medical practices with its values.

Currently, these boundaries encompass fertility treatments that align with the culture’s emphasis on abortion and contraception. President Donald Trump’s diverse policy approaches are testing these limits. Tensions emerge where the administration’s clear support for in vitro fertilization intersects with its interest in restorative reproductive medicine.

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