Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos as children, exposing IVF clinics to wrongful death claims.

Alabama's Supreme Court ruling classified frozen embryos as children, exposing IVF clinics to wrongful death claims if destroyed during thawing. In 2021, 80% of US IVF procedures involved frozen embryo transfers, raising concerns about potential uncertainties, delays, and expenses. Frozen embryo use in IVF involves stimulating ovary egg production, selecting mature eggs, and fertilizing them over 5-6 days.