ASRM is dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of reproductive medicine through advocacy, education, research, and ethical patient care.
Okki and Buddy, the unofficial ASRM Office of Public Affairs mascots, helped their people cast their votes today! 🐾
Pro tip: Bringing a furry friend makes a trip to the polls even better. (Just check your polling location's pet policy first!)
Want to rock ASRM nail stickers like Sean? Stop by the Public Affairs booth on the expo floor tomorrow or Wednesday and write a letter to a fellow voter! 💅 #ASRM2026
Thank you to the #ASRM2026 attendees who came to yesterday's Advocacy Master Class for an afternoon of instruction, activity, and legislation-themed madlibs! Special thanks to the PRIMED scholars of past and present who shared their experience advocating for change on the Hill.
Tues. Oct. 27, 3:45 p.m. @ Spotlight Theater
📌 Watch the PRIMED cohort deliver their rapid-fire advocacy Capstone presentations.
Mon.-Wed. @ OPA Booth, Expo Floor
📌 Stop by to join our midterms letter-writing campaign, snap a photo, & pick up goodies.
See you in Bmore!
Mon. Oct. 26, 3:45 p.m. @ Room 309
📌 Ask the Advocacy Experts: Hear from government affairs professionals working on the ground
Tues. Oct. 27, 9 a.m. @ OPA Booth, Expo Floor
📌 Discuss the power of AMA involvement with ASRM delegates Dr. Ginny Ryan & Dr. Rachel Whynott
📅 Make time for advocacy with the Office of Public Affairs on your #ASRM2026 schedule!
Sun. Oct. 25, 1:30 p.m. @ Room 321
📌 Master Class: Get an interactive crash course in advocacy & policy from the pros
The incomparable Drs. Micah Hill and Ginny Ryan visited the Hill on Thursday to advocated for fertility treatment coverage for service members and veterans! ASRM thanks them for using their expertise to expand access to these essential services.
We can’t wait to see the impact these scholars will have on the field for years to come.
Interested in making a difference you can see? Applications for the fourth PRIMED cohort open in October. Stay tuned. ⭐
PRIMED Hill Day was a smashing success thanks to an incredible group of scholars, leadership from the CPL, and support from the CMC!
We thank the PRIMED cohort for sharing their expertise with policymakers in DC, deepening the conversation around reproductive medicine access.
The PRIMED scholars are here! 📍 On the agenda for today: Prep for Wednesday's 's Hill day by reviewing issue briefs, meeting schedules, and general run-of-show.
ASRM honors the life of Dolly Parton, remembering her fondly as not only a gifted singer-songwriter and actress, but as a woman dedicated to the advancement of science, health, and equitable access to care.
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The 14th annual Rally for Medical Research Hill Day is Thursday, Sept. 17. Advocates will have the opportunity to thank their reps for supporting NIH funding and call on policymakers to prioritize investing in critical medical research. Apply by Sept. 9: surveymonkey.com/r/2026Rally…
Watch @iamjohnoliver tackle the rise of fetal personhood laws in the U.S. and the role they play in criminalizing pregnancy and reproductive medicine: piped.video/watch?v=sCSt45re…
ASRM advocates, you've earned your summer vacation! We hope you're taking this opportunity to relax, enjoy, and slow down. 🏝️
For the overachievers among us who haven't fully unplugged, we invite you to visit the ASRM guide to summertime advocacy: asrm.org/advocacy-and-policy…
@RepRickLarsen (D-WA) held a roundtable for members of the reproductive medicine community, including ASRM’s Dr. Ginny Ryan, to discuss the importance of access to IVF and the role the bicameral Right to IVF Act will play in expanding access if passed.
48 years, 13 million babies, and 1 Nobel Prize. Happy #WorldIVFDay! 🎉
IVF has transformed millions of lives worldwide. We are grateful to the clinicians, scientists, and advocates who have helped so many build the families they desire.
Because #IVFDelivers. ❤️
ASRM is proud to endorse the bicameral reintroduction of the Right to IVF Act ahead of World IVF Day this Saturday, July 25th. If passed, the act will expand access to affordable fertility care for all Americans.
ASRM was proud to support the launch of the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap at the Capitol today! Leading health organizations are calling on Congress to invest $20 billion over the next 10 years to improve gender equity in research and health outcomes.
📢 TODAY is the last day to comment on two proposed federal rules around excepted fertility benefits (EFBs)! We encourage our members to make their voices heard. Swipe for ASRM’s talking points.
Dr. Ryniec reminding us why it's vital that lawmakers 1. Seek out the knowledge of reproductive medicine experts, and 2. Avoid interfering in the patient-provider relationship. ⬇️ piped.video/watch?v=bVcXmEjN…
Their stories remind us that advancing reproductive medicine means creating a field where every patient, every family, and every professional feels seen, valued, and supported. ❤️
As Pride Month comes to an end, we’re proud to highlight members of ASRM’s LGBTQ+ community as they share what their identities mean to them, how their lived experiences shape their work, and why representation matters in the care we provide. 🌈🏳️⚧️
The ASRM Center for Policy and Leadership was honored to sponsor The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School's 2026 conference on embryo law and ethics! Learn more about the CPL's role in the event: asrm.org/news-and-events/asr…
ASRM’s AMA delegates with @AmerMedicalAssn’s outgoing president, Dr. Bobby Mukkamala! Congratulations to incoming AMA President Dr. Willie Underwood III, who was sworn in Tuesday 🎉
Reminder this High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week: Patients deserve compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their needs and preferences. Read a press release on our newly updated guidelines around care for and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss: asrm.org/news-and-events/asr…
Happy Pride from your friends, allies, and community members at ASRM! 🏳️🌈❤️🏳️⚧️
To us, pride means visibility, equity, & inclusion. We strive to honor these values every day as we work to expand access to fertility treatments for the LGBTQ+ community. What does pride mean to you?
ASRM is devastated by the untimely passing of Kyle Busch.
Busch and his wife, Samantha, were vocal advocates for infertility awareness, and Samantha continues this important work today. We extend our sincere condolences to Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, and the entire Busch family.
ASRM Chief Advocacy & Policy Officer Sean Tipton joined SART Past President Dr. Timothy Hickman for an interview about the robust regulations that monitor IVF and ART. Listen now on the SART Fertility Experts podcast! 🎧#StartwithSARTstartwithsart.libsyn.com/sar…
While not a final decision, ASRM is pleased that the Supreme Court's ruling will allow patients continued access to mifepristone. As the case continues to unfold, ASRM urges the Court to respect scientific evidence and FDA authority.
Full statement: asrm.org/news-and-events/asr…
ASRM was proud to be in attendance as @GovernorVA signed HB 328 into law at Inova Fairfax Cancer Center today! 🎉 The bill will expand essential health benefit coverage for fertility treatment and diagnosis and iatrogenic infertility.
ASRM and @resolveorg painted the town orange for infertility awareness during yesterday’s Hill Day! We thank the incredible advocates who met with their representatives to discuss increased access to fertility treatments. Stay tuned as we keep up the Month of Action momentum. 🧡
📢 ASRM members: This Month of Action, are you interested in setting up an in-person or virtual meeting with your state or federal policymakers with support from the ASRM Government Affairs team? Let us know! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Rep @ZachNunn paid a visit to the Des Moines Outreach Clinic this week! We thank Rep. Nunn and his staff for their ongoing dedication to IVF access. Special thanks to Dr. Abigail Mancuso, Dr. Amy Sparks, and the rest of the clinic team for a wonderful tour of the facilities.
ASRM wishes you a very happy International Family Equality Day! 🌈Individuals and couples of all genders and orientations deserve respect, support, and access to essential care. We will always fight for your right to love, exist, and build the family of your dreams. ❤️
ASRM and AFS Past President Dr. Georgeanna Jones is remembered as a pioneering reproductive endocrinologist who helped countless couples and individuals grow their families. Now, she is being inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. ❤️🎉 fltimes.com/news/eleven-wome…
The ASRM Center for Policy and Leadership released a report today analyzing the impact of federal funding cuts on reproductive health infrastructure in the U.S. Read it in full: asrm.org/advocacy-and-policy…
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) received a clinic tour from IVF Florida staff over the weekend! ASRM is grateful to Dr. Barrionuevo and the entire IVF Florida team for opening their doors to legislators seeking to better understand the IVF and family-building process.
“‘These families want nothing more than the opportunity to start a family,’ @ZachNunn said. ‘The treatment exists, but for too many families, the cost puts it simply out of reach.’” pressreader.com/usa/the-des-…