Map of IVF Use in America: How Does Your State Rank?

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Monday June 13, 2011 · 2:05 PM PDT

2011/06/13 · 14:05

Using data from the CDC on fertility clinic success rates and the US Census, I created this map of the US I call "The United States of IVF". It details the per capita usage of IVF for each state. Each state's number is their number of IVF procedures performed per 100,000 people.

The original blog post contains the full state rankings for IVF use.

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Thursday April 07, 2011 · 9:11 AM PDT

2011/04/07 · 09:11

When was the last time someone gave you instructions on how to reproduce?

If you answered "never" I'll bet you're not dealing with infertility.

If you answered "last Tuesday", I'll bet you've got a fertility doctor on speed dial--and are familiar with the dual frustrations of coping with infertility and the rude comments of others.

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Sunday June 27, 2010 · 7:53 PM PDT

2010/06/27 · 19:53

One of the things supporters of health care reform kept saying was that we just need to get the thing passed, we can make fixes later.

Now that health care reform has passed, it's time for progressives to make good on that promise and start making a list of things that need to be fixed in the bill--like the inclusion of the public option and dental care for adults.

One thing the bill lacks is coverage for infertility treatments such as IVF, egg donation, and artificial insemination. According to RESOLVE, the national infertility association, only 15 states currently require health insurance companies to cover infertility treatments, but that leaves citizens in 35 states without any coverage at all. Infertility affects more than 7 million Americans, and the majority must pay out of pocket if they want medical treatment.

I believe infertility treatments need to be covered by insurance companies, and here's why.

Poll

114 votes Show Results

Should US insurance companies be mandated to cover infertility treatments?

114 votes Vote Now!

Should US insurance companies be mandated to cover infertility treatments?

Oh hell yeah! I want my baby and I want it now!

13 votes

Yes, it's the humane thing to do.

13 votes

I'm not sure, other things like dental care may be more important.

17 votes

No way! We need more people to adopt.

12 votes

No, we need to prioritize other types of health care.

32 votes

No. Just no.

27 votes

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