IVF Conception 2025: The Next Reproductive Battle for Women?

How assisted reproduction is becoming the dark twin of abortion

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At first glance, IVF and abortion may seem like opposites: one is done to create a pregnancy, while the other is performed to terminate one. They are linked, however, due to the legal and moral debates surrounding the status of a fertilized egg in the context of reproductive healthcare. Both procedures involve the manipulation of fertilized eggs at an early stage of development — and in certain legal frameworks — especially those that consider “personhood” to begin at conception — both procedures could be impacted by legislation meant to restrict access because they both involve the potential to discard fertilized eggs or embryos. With the current political climate, the discussion around both procedures is becoming more complex, especially for women.

Is This Actual Change?

On February 18, 2025, President Trump signed an to protect IVF access while substantially reducing out-of-pocket costs for the procedure. While campaigning, Trump called himself “the father of IVF” and promised to make the treatment less expensive to Americans by obliging either the government or insurance companies to pick up much of the tab.