As we approach the 2024 election, reproductive health, particularly the accessibility and funding of fertility treatments, has become a central issue. The conversation gained momentum after a February 2024 ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, which controversially classified embryos created through IVF as "unborn children." This ruling has sparked a national debate over the implications of personhood laws on fertility treatments, placing in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the political spotlight. The two major-party nominees have responded with differing strategies to address this growing concern. The outcome of this election could significantly shape the future of reproductive rights and access to fertility care in the United States.

But why should this matter to everyone, regardless of political alignment?

Infertility is not a distant or niche issue; it’s a deeply human challenge that touches all walks of life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 6 people worldwide struggle with infertility [1]. It’s an issue that transcends politics, income, gender, and cultural lines. Whether conservative, liberal, or somewhere in between, infertility doesn’t discriminate. It impacts your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and perhaps even you. This isn’t just about reproduction; it’s about the deeply personal loss of what many assume is a natural part of........

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