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 »
"How insensitve of Dr. Nancy Snyderman to make such a comment, I'm sure she has never gone thorugh any sort of infertility treatments.. Maybe if she has she would be more sympthetic and would not have made that insensitive comment."
"Walk in my shoes, and then tell me how you feel about infertility. Not before!"
"My husband and I are in our 20s and have wanted children for the 6 years we have been married. Due to a medical condition (endometriosis, polyps) we are unable at this time. We are a loving couple with a large extended family eager to love our child. Our "
"That was a terrible thing to say...we pay soo much out on insurance every year and they just take it to the bank...they should cover these types of meds.....birthcontrol pills are not a neccasary med and they cover them!!"
"most disturbing that a supposed major network would have such narrow little minds"
"As long as medically unnecessary abortions are covered by insurance, medically unnecssary infertility treatment should be covered as well. Women have fought for their right to choose - let it include both choices."
"This is completely uncalled for."
"Infertility is a disease of the "Reproductive System." Just like any other "System" in the body. I nearly died on more than one occasion with "Ectopic Pregnancies", Pregnancies that are located outside the Uterus, usually in the Tubes. They often require "
"I am TERRIBLY offended. How cruel could she be? I imagine she has many children, and never had problems conceivng. And I'm sure every member of her family is fertile as well. I can't believe GMA would let this stand. How rude!"
"That is ludicrous!"