16. Alabama and IVF: No opinions, Just Science!

For a good overview of how this whole Alabama situation started, click here.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/21/alabama-ivf-embryo-extrauterine-children-ruling#:~:text=In%20a%20first%2Dof%2Dits,in%20vitro%20fertilization%20(IVF). Interested in the science of freezing eggs and embryos, read more here.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3980916/#:~:text=Embryos%2Foocytes%20cooled%20slowly%20to,CPA%20from%20the%20embryo%2Foocyte. Want to check on that distinctions between embryo and fetus, take a look here.https://www.medicinenet.com/embryo_vs_fetus_differences_week-by-week/article.htm Interested in why blastocysts are usually transferred on day 5, then this if for you.https://www.vinmec.com/en/news/health-news/obstetrics-gynecology-and-assisted-reproductive-technologies-art/is-embryo-transfer-on-day-5-high-success-rate/#:~:text=Day%205%20embryo%20culture%20technique,success%20is%20about%2050%25. How good are humans at getting pregnant without assistance? Not very – read more here and here. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4470686/#:~:text=The%20live%20birth%20rate%20with%20natural%20conception%20was%20reported%20to,and%2065%2D83%25%20cumulatively.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5443340/ For more on preimplantation diagnosis, check this out.https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/explore-all-treatments/decisions-to-make-about-your-embryos/#:~:text=The%20difference%20is%20that%20because,to%20have%20higher%20birth%20rates. What’s the current thinking on how many embryos should be transferred from the petri dish? Read more here.https://www.fertilitymemphis.com/ivf-art/how-many-embryos-should-we-transfer/ Interested in taking a look at the IVF success rate of different clinics, medical establishments in your state, the CDC has the answers herehttps://www.cdc.gov/art/artdata/index.html The placenta is truly amazing, for a quick overview try this page.https://www.nichd.nih.gov/research/supported/human-placenta-project/how-does-placenta-form Sadly 1 in 6 couples will experience infertility issues:https://www.who.int/news/item/04-04-2023-1-in-6-people-globally-affected-by-infertility#:~:text=Around%2017.5%25%20of%20the%20adult,care%20for%20those%20in%20need. And of those, science and medicine will not have the answer for 30% https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4322174/