"Alabama Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Fear and Uncertainty for IVF Clinics and Patients"
After an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos created through IVF are considered children under state law, patients and providers are uncertain about the future of IVF in the state. The decision raises concerns about the storage and disposal of embryos with genetic abnormalities, potentially leading to increased costs and limited access to IVF services. Some individuals are considering moving their embryos out of state, while others are reevaluating their plans to start families in Alabama due to the legal uncertainty surrounding IVF.
