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 »
"Maybe some people aren't meant to live a long life. So, if you have a terminal disease, there should be no medical treatment covered and nature should just take its course."
"If insurance companies are under no obligation to cover unnecessary treatment, why is viagra covered? I guess we should say that not every man is meant to have an erection."
"I think this is diabolical... and from a woman??"
"i agree"
"Infertility should be covered under medical insurance since it is a medical problem."
"Ohhh! Insurance won't pay for us women suffering with infertility, but it WILL cover for a VOLUNTARY sterilization?! This is rediculous! If you only knew what we go through every single day of our lives trying to have a baby while friends and family are h"
"Obviously this lady has never had to deal with infertility. Due to the fact that infertility effect 1 in 5 couples, I'd say she sure did step on many toes. The sad truth is that it may have been someone close to her or someone close to her that may be aff"
"Ignorant statements like "maybe some couples are not meant to be fertile" makes my blood boil. Obviously she has never suffered from Infertility. Infertility is often caused by diseases such as endometriosis, PCOS, etc. I know myself and my husband along "
"The reason I cannot have children is because I have a DISEASE called endometriosis. The symptoms of the disease can be treated, and the results such as poor egg quality or low progesterone can be aided with medications. None of this is covered by my insur"
"We need insurance coverage. This is a national issue. One of the reasons is because of the working woman that has made this such a great Country. Many of us are waiting too long to even try before we are hit with infertility."
"Things need to change!!"
"I do believe that the made were insensitive however I happen to agree with insurance companies not being forced to cover extream proceedures for infertility. I think that diagnositics for infertility and limited treatments with guidelines are in order. H"
"abortion is "natural?" Maybe some people ARE suposed to have babies--if abortion is covered, fertility should be as well."
"I WILL NEVER WATCH YOUR SHOW AGAIN"