VA infertility services can help Veterans and their families

RallyPoint News — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:18:39 -0400

Infertility is a common problem for women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 12% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 years old have difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term. During National Infertility Awareness Week, April 21-29, take this opportunity to share these resources with Veterans you know.

To learn more about IVF treatment and other services through VA, visit VHA’s Office of Community Care.

Response by PO1 H Gene Lawrence made Apr 24 at 2019 5:34 PM

PO1 H Gene Lawrence — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:34:08 -0400

I have mixed feelings on this, with all of priorities not being addressed for some our veterans.

Response by CPT David Gowel made Apr 24 at 2019 5:34 PM

CPT David Gowel — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:34:36 -0400

It's good to see the VA providing this service to help Vets start and grow their families.

Response by SPC Tanya Beaver made Apr 24 at 2019 9:31 PM

SPC Tanya Beaver — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:31:14 -0400

I put off having kids, first due to my service and then due to my recovery from service. I really appreciate that this is an option.

Response by SSG Daniel Hunter made Apr 25 at 2019 1:02 AM

SSG Daniel Hunter — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:02:36 -0400

Maybe they can reimburse me for having to get a second vesectomy done in 6 months and child support for 18 years?

Response by SN Mary Baker made Apr 25 at 2019 7:42 AM

SN Mary Baker — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:42:56 -0400

I was told that the VA does not help with reversals of tubal ligation, which is why I am scheduled to get a hysterectomy on Monday. I am very upset that they are stating that they will help with this now.

Response by SGT James Lucas made Apr 25 at 2019 12:20 PM

SGT James Lucas — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:20:41 -0400

the last thing we need right now is more children. We can't take care of all the kids we have in the US right now. Once the VA can take care of its current responsibilities, then maybe we can discuss this.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Apr 25 at 2019 3:21 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:21:05 -0400

Wow, I had no idea that the VA offered infertility services. That's wonderful to read. While I fortunately do not have a need for this, it's a really valuable thing for the VA to offer to our veteran community. Awesome!

Response by PO3 John Alspaugh made Apr 25 at 2019 7:33 PM

PO3 John Alspaugh — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:33:51 -0400

Although my family is grown and I am about to retire, recently had a Radical Prostatetomy due to prostate cancer. Is there any help though VA for penile implants to correct ED?

Response by TSgt Frank Cicero made May 2 at 2019 7:34 PM

TSgt Frank Cicero — Thu, 02 May 2019 19:34:40 -0400

Since when does 12 out of 100 (12%) make any condition "a common problem"???