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Fertility treatment use is on the rise – new legislation could increase protections for donors and families in an industry shrouded in secrecy

  • Written by Naomi Cahn, Professor of Law, University of Virginia
imageAssisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization can help expand families, but regulations aren't consistent across states. moodboard/Image Source via Getty Images

The fertility industry generates approximately US$8 billion in revenue annually and plays a role in the birth of tens of thousands of children each year. Regulations are...

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