Infertility Resources for LGBTQ People
Infertility can come in many forms—but no matter how you encounter it as an LGBTQ person, here’s my updated list of resources to help, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week.
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Assisted Reproduction
Veterans Administration Expands IVF Access—But There Are Still Limitations
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced an expansion to in vitro fertilization (IVF) benefits for veterans that will mean more LGBTQ veterans (among others) have access to this treatment—but not all.
5 New Books About New and Growing LGBTQ Families
Starting or growing your family? Here are five absolutely terrific new and upcoming LGBTQ-inclusive picture books to consider: one that celebrates all the people involved in family creation; another that welcomes a new baby without gender labels; and three about children of queer parents getting new siblings.
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Alabama Supreme Court Ruling That Frozen Embryos Are “Children” May Have “Devastating Consequences” for Fertility Care
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday that frozen embryos should be considered “children,” in a case that some fertility healthcare advocates are calling “a terrifying development,” with “devastating consequences” for people needing fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF). My spouse and I created our family via IVF, so this one’s personal to me.
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New Federal Legislation Introduced to Make IVF Access a Statutory Right
A federal bill introduced yesterday would make access to IVF and other assisted reproductive technology (ART) a statutory right. The bill comes in the wake of the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights, which many fear will lead to restrictions on other aspects of reproductive health care.
New Jersey Expands Infertility Coverage and Makes It More Inclusive of LGBTQ and Single People
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) last Friday signed legislation expanding health insurance coverage requirements for infertility services and making them more inclusive of LGBTQ and single people.
8 Tips for Queer People Starting the Journey to Parenthood
New year, new endeavors! For some, this may mean taking the first steps towards parenthood—so I want to revisit some of the tips I found most useful as my spouse and I began our own journey.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine Issues New Definition of “Infertility,” More Inclusive of LGBTQ and Single People
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has updated its definition of “infertility” to make it more inclusive of LGBTQ and single people who seek fertility healthcare. This change could motivate policymakers and insurers to be more inclusive as well, said two experts who spoke with me.
Happy 30th Anniversary, “Spawn of Dykes to Watch Out For”
Spawn of Dykes to Watch Out For, the fifth volume of Alison Bechdel’s beloved comic series, came out (!) 30 years ago today, highlighting the journey to parenthood of characters Toni and Clarice. Let’s take a look back as we also start LGBTQ History Month.
Listen to My Spouse and Me on the “Donor Conception Conversations” Podcast
My spouse Helen and I recently chatted with Lisa Schuman of the Donor Conception Conversations podcast about creating our family via reciprocal IVF 20 years ago, talking with our son about his donor, interacting with his schools, legally securing my parentage, and much more. Have a listen!