A recent decision-analytic model has highlighted the repercussions of the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling to grant personhood status to embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF). This ruling has resulted in a decrease in the number of IVF cycles undertaken, a reduction in live births, and no observable changes in adoption rates.
The study, presented by David M. Monroe, MD, MPH, from Oregon Health & Science University at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo, also established a correlation between the court’s decision and decreased healthcare costs. However, researchers cautioned that this cost-saving measure came at the expense of significantly reduced quality of life for individuals involved.
“While the decision may appear financially beneficial, granting personhood status to embryos in Alabama was not cost-effective,” Monroe emphasized. “It’s essential that we approach policies related to IVF access in ways that prioritize improving overall health outcomes.”
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