HR 235 — A Resolution recognizing July 25, 2025, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   1695

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 235
                                                 Session of
                                                   2025

     INTRODUCED BY O'MARA, MAYES, MALAGARI, VENKAT, SANCHEZ, HILL-
        EVANS, FREEMAN, KENYATTA, McNEILL, KHAN, DONAHUE, GIRAL,
        HOHENSTEIN, STEELE, SCHLOSSBERG, DALEY, DEASY, GREEN, MADDEN,
        CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, CERRATO, HADDOCK AND CURRY, MAY 12, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, MAY 13, 2025


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing July 25, 2025, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.
 2      WHEREAS, In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a series of
 3   medical procedures designed to assist individuals or couples
 4   experiencing infertility issues get pregnant; and
 5      WHEREAS, The IVF process involves the extraction of eggs from
 6   the ovaries of the patient or donor, the fertilization of the
 7   eggs in a petri dish using sperm from a partner or donor and the
 8   transfer of the fertilized eggs to the uterus of the patient or
 9   a gestational carrier; and
10      WHEREAS, Embryologists are necessary for the IVF process and
11   all infertility treatments, as embryologists are the ones who
12   monitor the fertilized eggs to ensure that they are healthy
13   before transferring to the uterus; and
14      WHEREAS, Embryologists also perform genetic testing to
15   identify any potential genetic disorders that may be present in
16   the fertilized egg, and embryologists can also perform
 1   Preimplantation Genetic Testing to determine if there are
 2   genetic mutations or chromosomal abnormalities present that may
 3   be the cause of miscarriage or infertility issues; and
 4      WHEREAS, Since the first baby to be successfully born from
 5   IVF on July 25, 1978, more than 10 million babies have been born
 6   using IVF worldwide, with more than 500,000 new IVF births each
 7   year; and
 8      WHEREAS, In the United States, roughly 2% of all births each
 9   year are the result of IVF; and
10      WHEREAS, IVF often serves as the only chance for those
11   experiencing fallopian tube damage, ovulation disorders, male
12   factor infertility, recurrent miscarriages, genetic problems and
13   other infertility issues to become pregnant and grow their
14   family; and
15      WHEREAS, The IVF process is not without risks, as the
16   procedures not only carry a high financial cost, with each IVF
17   cycle costing on average more than $15,000, but it also
18   increases the odds of developing certain health complications,
19   such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome or twisting of the
20   ovary or fallopian tubes; and
21      WHEREAS, There is also the risk of pregnancy complications,
22   such as multiple pregnancies and ectopic pregnancies as well as
23   low birth weight and premature birth; and
24      WHEREAS, Despite the potential risks, access to IVF is
25   crucial for couples who may not be able to conceive without the
26   process; and
27      WHEREAS, In recognition of the important role embryologists
28   play in providing infertility treatment to those who wish to
29   start a family, "World Embryologist Day" is celebrated on July
30   25; and

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1      WHEREAS, In celebration of the advancements made in fertility
2   medicine, "World IVF Day" is celebrated on July 25, the birthday
3   of the first IVF baby; therefore be it
4      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize July
5   25, 2025, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.




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