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This resolution designates the last full week of April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" to raise awareness about infertility, a medical condition affecting approximately 1 in 6 couples in the United States. Drawing on the definition from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the resolution explains infertility as the inability to achieve or sustain a successful pregnancy, which can be due to various medical factors and affects both men and women. The resolution highlights the significant emotional, physical, and financial challenges faced by individuals and couples struggling with infertility, and emphasizes the importance of reducing stigma, increasing public understanding, and promoting access to fertility treatments, assisted reproductive technologies, adoption, and surrogacy. By officially recognizing Infertility Awareness Week, the resolution aims to educate the public, support those experiencing infertility, and encourage policymakers to address barriers to care and treatment, while acknowledging the critical role of local and national organizations in advocacy and support.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR4&year=2025&code=R