An NBC News analysis found hundreds of lawsuits over five years alleging that embryos were lost, destroyed or swapped by fertility clinics or companies.

Summary

IVF patients face limited legal protections and oversight after devastating mistakes, like embryo mix-ups and equipment failures.

A lack of federal regulation means clinics aren’t held to the same standards as hospitals, and most errors are treated as negligence rather than malpractice.

NBC found over 300 related lawsuits from 2019 to 2024. Calls for stricter regulations grow amid concerns that IVF mishaps are underreported.

However, increased oversight risks sparking debates over embryo rights and complicating access. Trump’s executive order seeks to reduce IVF costs.

  • FreshLightEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I am at a loss for words. That’s just terrifying.