Live Action Presses Trump Administration to Halt Public Funding for IVF
Washington, D.C., June 4 – Pro-life advocacy group Live Action is urging the Trump administration to withdraw support for public funding of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and instead focus on ethical, long-term treatments for infertility.
In a memo that was privately circulated for months and released publicly this week, Live Action calls IVF a costly, ethically troubling procedure. The organization encourages the administration to invest in Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM)—a natural, holistic approach that targets the root causes of infertility.
Focus on Healing, Not Quick Fixes
The memo outlines a strong case against IVF. Live Action argues that while IVF is widely promoted as the default solution for infertility, it often fails to deliver lasting results. The group highlights several concerns:
High financial costs: IVF averages $20,000 per cycle.
Low success rates: Many couples undergo multiple attempts with no guaranteed outcome.
Destruction of embryos: A large number of embryos created through IVF are discarded, frozen, or die in the process.
Instead of expanding IVF access, Live Action urges the administration to promote treatments that work with the body to heal infertility. RRM, the group argues, is a safer and more ethical alternative.
What Is Restorative Reproductive Medicine?
Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) is a medical approach that focuses on identifying and correcting the root causes of infertility. It includes:
−Hormone balancing
−Nutritional therapy
−Treating ovulation disorders
−Addressing male infertility
−Using non-invasive supplements and medications
Unlike IVF, RRM does not involve the creation and destruction of embryos. Supporters say it works with the natural reproductive systems of both partners. Studies have shown that RRM has success rates comparable to IVF and can lead to healthier pregnancies with fewer complications.
Ethical and Financial Concerns
Live Action also emphasizes the ethical debate surrounding IVF. According to the memo, over 85% of embryos created via IVF are never implanted. Many are frozen indefinitely or destroyed. Live Action argues this practice disregards the value of human life.
The memo warns that publicly funding IVF—a plan suggested by former President Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign—would place a heavy burden on taxpayers. Trump had proposed making IVF “free” for families, either through government subsidies or insurance mandates. One executive order has already been signed to address infertility, with another reportedly in the works.
Live Action suggests this funding should instead go toward RRM, which is more cost-effective. According to one study, babies born through IVF cost four times more than those conceived through RRM. Many RRM treatments are also covered by insurance, unlike IVF.
A Call for Compassionate Leadership
Live Action President Lila Rose called on the Trump administration to “lead with courage and compassion” by rejecting funding for IVF.
“IVF is not creating the building blocks of life, as many believe; it is creating and discarding human life,” said Rose. “This practice destroys millions of human beings, burdens families with sky-high costs, and ultimately fails to deliver lasting solutions.”
She added that every human life deserves protection from fertilization onward. Rose emphasized that the U.S. has an opportunity to become more family-friendly by supporting ethical, life-affirming fertility treatments.
Background and Next Steps
The public release of the memo comes amid rising debate over how to address infertility in the U.S. President Trump has positioned himself as a strong supporter of family-building policies. However, Live Action believes the administration should rethink its approach to reproductive care, especially regarding IVF.
The group argues that by supporting RRM instead, the government can help families grow in a way that is both ethical and effective.
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