Society of Reproductive Biologists and Technologists (SRBT) Condemns Recent Court Decision in Alabama
Statement attributable to Marina Gvakharia, MD, PhD, President
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC – The recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos are legally considered people has sparked controversy and concern among fertility patients, doctors, embryologists, and scientists alike. This decision, while rooted in legal interpretation, stands in stark contrast to scientific understanding and the experiences of individuals navigating fertility treatments.
Scientists and reproductive experts around the globe have long emphasized the critical distinction between fertilized oocytes and fully developed individuals. Frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, are a crucial aspect of fertility treatments, offering hope to individuals and couples struggling with infertility. From a scientific perspective, embryos represent a stage in the continuum of human development, but they do not possess the attributes of personhood. Recognizing this crucial distinction is paramount to ensuring that legal decisions align with scientific understanding and respect individuals' reproductive rights.
The Alabama ruling has significant implications for those of us who work as clinical embryologists.
Clinical embryologists are entrusted with the delicate task of assisting patients through the IVF process, including the creation, preservation, and eventual use of frozen embryos. As individuals responsible for the handling and storage of frozen embryos, embryologists will now face uncertainty, ethical dilemmas, and potentially serious legal ramifications surrounding their day-to-day professional practices, which will make it impossible for them to provide the best evidence-based care to the patients who are so desperately seeking to have children.
We stand with Alabama’s embryologists during this difficult time, as well as the individuals and couples who dream of building a family.
For almost a century, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has been the global leader in multidisciplinary reproductive medicine research, ethical practice, and education. ASRM impacts reproductive care and science worldwide by creating funding opportunities for advancing reproduction research and discovery, by providing evidence-based education and public health information, and by advocating for reproductive health care professionals and the patients they serve. With members in more than 100 countries, the Society is headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional operations in Birmingham, AL. www.asrm.org
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Infertility is “the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse.” View the Fact Sheet![Patient Ed Icon](/globalassets/_icons/patiented.png)
Fertility Rights and Responsibilities
Can a fertility program or clinic deny treatment to patient(s) if there is concern about the ability to care for the child(ren)? Yes. Fertility programs can withhold services if there are signs that patients will not be able to care for child(ren). View this Fact Sheet![Patient Ed Icon](/globalassets/_icons/patiented.png)
Smoking and infertility
Most people understand that smoking increases the risk for heart, vascular, and lung disease. View the fact sheet![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
Coping With Infertility
Dr. Roger Lobo of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine discusses various methods of coping with infertility. Watch Video![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, develops outside of the uterine cavity in abnormal locations. Watch Video![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
Causes of Female Infertility
Dr. Roger Lobo, of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine explains the causes of female infertility. Watch Video![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
Causes of Male Infertility
Dr. Roger Lobo, of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine explains the causes of male infertility. Watch Video![Patient Ed Icon](/globalassets/_icons/patiented.png)
Diagnostic Testing for Male Factor Infertility
When a couple has trouble having a baby, there's about a 50-50 chance that the man has a problem contributing to the pregnancy.View the Fact Sheet
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FAQ About Infertility
Infertility is not an inconvenience; it's a disease of the reproductive system that impairs the body's ability to perform the basic function of reproduction. Learn the facts![Info Icon](/globalassets/_icons/info.png)
FAQ About the Psychological Component of Infertility
Infertility often creates one of the most distressing life crises that a couple has ever experienced together. Learn the facts![Patient Ed Icon](/globalassets/_icons/patiented.png)
Mary Dolan's Story
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Infertility Infographics
ASRM has prepared infographics to illustrate the subject of Infertility better. View the infographicsReproductive Rights
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ASRM Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Mifepristone
We are thrilled that a unanimous Supreme Court has rejected the ideologically driven lower court decisions on access to mifepristone.
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ASRM provides testimony to Senate Judiciary Committee on threats facing IVF
ASRM shared with the Senate Judiciary Committee the dangers to reproductive medicine nearly two years after the Dobbs decision.
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ASRM reacts to Alabama legislation
We are pleased that the legislation passed into law by the Alabama General Assembly will at least allow our members in the state to care for their patients.
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ASRM Responds to Proposed Alabama Legislation
We are proud of our Alabama members and their patients, who have been such incredible advocates working to motivate their legislators to protect IVF.
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Senate Budget Hearing is Well Timed Following Alabama IVF Ruling
ASRM statement regarding the Senate Budget Committee’s hearing entitled: No Rights to Speak of: The Economic Harms of Restricting Reproductive Freedom.
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ASRM Responds to Senate’s Failure to Pass Access to Family Building Act
We are disappointed by the Senate’s failure to meet the moment and pass federal legislation protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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Society of Reproductive Biologists and Technologists (SRBT) Condemns Recent Court Decision in Alabama
The recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos are legally considered people has sparked controversy and concern.
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ASRM Condemns Profoundly Misguided and Dangerous Court Decision in Alabama
In LePage v Mobile Infirmary Clinic, the Alabama Supreme Court made a decision that flies in the face of medical reality and the needs of the citizens.
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ASRM applauds introduction of Access to Family Building Act of 2024
ASRM is thrilled by the introduction of the Access to Family Building Act
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Take Action Now!
Like you, ASRM is extremely concerned over the decision from the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and its impact. Learn How Your Can Help![Reproductive Rights Icon](/globalassets/_icons/reproductiverights.png)
Advocacy Toolkit
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It takes more than one
Why IVF patients often need multiple embryos to have a baby View the advocacy resource![Advocacy Icon](/globalassets/_icons/advocacy.png)
What support for IVF looks like
Bipartisan support for IVF, that is responsible for the birth of over 2% of all babies born in the USA each year, will ensure that families continue to grow. View the advocacy resource![Advocacy Icon](/globalassets/_icons/advocacy.png)
Oversight of IVF in the US
In the US, medical care is regulated by a complex and comprehensive network of federal and state regulations and professional oversight. View the advocacy resource![Reproductive Rights Icon](/globalassets/_icons/reproductiverights.png)