Where Does Life Begin? Discerning the Impact of Dobbs on Assisted Reproductive Technologies

J Law Med Ethics. 2023;51(3):518-527. doi: 10.1017/jme.2023.133. Epub 2023 Dec 13.

Abstract

This article explores the impact of Dobbs on access to assisted reproductive technologies. Clinical aspects of IVF, including embryo discard and cryopreservation, preimplantation genetic testing, and selective reduction of multiple pregnancy are potentially jeopardized by a new legal landscape that protects embryos over the interest of infertility patients.

Keywords: Abortion; Assisted Reproductive Technologies; Embryo Cryopreservation; Embryo Discard; IVF.

MeSH terms

  • Cryopreservation
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro*
  • Genetic Testing
  • Humans
  • Infertility*
  • Pregnancy
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted