Bridger Byington

Idaho Democratic state Rep. Brooke Green faced a cancer diagnosis fueled by estrogen and progesterone hormones following procedures involving IVF and surrogacy for her children. Opposition to both methods is rising, with Republicans in several states adding anti-IVF language to party platforms. Critics argue that discarding embryos during IVF is akin to abortion, connecting it to calls for codifying personhood rights for fetuses or embryos.

Opposition to both IVF and surrogacy is increasing, with Republicans in Idaho and four other states adding specific anti-IVF language to their state party platforms. Opponents argue that discarding embryos is akin to abortion and have pushed for legislation across at least 17 states to codify personhood rights for embryos or fetuses.

Idaho state Rep. Brooke Green received cancer fueled by hormones associated with pregnancy after procedures involving in vitro fertilization. Opposition to both IVF and surrogacy is escalating, which has led Republicans in multiple states to add anti-IVF language to party platforms. Critics also argue that the methods concern same-sex couples, facilitate 'birth tourism,' or raise issues regarding embryo personhood rights.