CDC IVF Cuts Amidst Trump’s “Fertilization President” Controversy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) abruptly eliminated its six-person Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance team, responsible for tracking IVF success rates and providing crucial data to patients and clinics nationwide. This decision, despite President Trump’s public support for IVF access, shocked public health experts and advocates who relied on the team’s data and resources, including an “IVF success estimator” tool. The team’s elimination represents a significant loss for patients seeking informed choices about IVF treatment and hinders efforts to improve clinic accountability and treatment quality. While the Department of Health and Human Services claims the work will continue, specifics remain unclear, leaving concerns about data collection and access.
John Q. Hosedrinker