Good Morning America's Lack of Sensitivity for Infertile Couples
During a recent interview on Good Morning America, Dr. Nancy Snyderman (who is NOT a specialist in the field of reproductive medicine) made the following comment when asked about women who have a diff... continue reading »
"the ignorance is staggering. one should not make blanket statements about things one knows nothing about."
"I am really saddened by the statement that was made on this show. Infertility is a disease that effects many women and men in this country. We did not ask for the disease. It is time that insurance companies and the country realize that covering expenses "
"Mom of twins concieved via In Vitro Fertilization. Now, due to high costs of fettility and not being able to afford it my husband and I are now struggling with the emotional road to adoption."
"Dr. Snyderman's were uninformed and insensitive. There are thousands and thousands of couples in the U.S. battling infertility for a variety of reasons. Commments such as Dr. Snyderman's just emphasize the ignorance that is rampant about infer"
"My daughter is currently 6 months pregnant via in-vitro fertilization. She did not chose premature ovarian failure. She did not wait until she was 40, sacrificing her fertility for her career. She should not have to sacrifice her retirement and savings to"
"I hope and pray that Good Morning America and any others whose outright and blatant ignorance has caused this society to waver off of what is really important can achieve an understanding in what these couples go through and can do something about it."
"I was in late 20's when started trying to concieve, and either way this is so insensitive - it is a birthright!"
"I am hurt and completely affended that you would use the Lords name in vein to tell others what His will is for them. God states in the Bible many times, " Be Fruitful and Multiply". His word does not lie! One must be faithful and obedient. Nowhere in the"
"She needs to apolgize Dumb statement"
"Is Viagra a medical necessity? Then why is it covered by insurance?"
"Very uncool statement and very hurtful to many I am sure. NOT something I would expect on GMA."
"Apparently, Dr Snyderman has never been in this situation. Maybe next time she should think before opening her mouth."
"So in other words, some people are not meant to be parents? Who has the right to make that decision?"
"how extremely insensitive and uncaring for a medical "professional " to say that! Is that the same as me saying" well, maybe some people are MEANT to have heart disease- due to life style or heredity? why should insurance pay for that?" Get enlightened "D"
"I suppose that patients with any sort of disease or disorder aren't meant to live or aren't supposed to have a certain quality of life either. Her are unbelievably insensitive and irresponsible for a physician to make publicly."
