Dr. Mickey Coffler, a board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility in San Diego, was recently featured in USA Today in an article titled “They spent over $200k to expand their family. Doctors say it’s common for LGBTQ+ couples” by Adrianna Rodriguez and David Oliver.

Dr. Mickey Coffler, a board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility Carlsbad and San Diego locations, spoke on SB 729, a groundbreaking California bill aimed at expanding fertility care access for LGBTQ+ individuals. While the bill currently applies only to larger companies, he sees it as a promising step forward. “We are responsible as providers to do the best in our abilities to educate patients and make them aware of their rights because this new state bill is quite revolutionary and it’s going to be very helpful,” he said.

The article also explores the broader challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face when building families, including legal hurdles, limited insurance coverage, and rising costs associated with fertility treatments.

If you are interested in reading more, you can do so here: Infertility, IVF: How LGBTQ couples navigate a heterosexual system.