In spite of Costa Rican government and strong religious opposition, the IVF ban has been struck down by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in a decision of 20 December 2012.
Kendati kerasnya tentangan keagamaan dan peranan pemerintah Kosta Rika, larangan atas IVF dibatalkan oleh Mahkamah Hak Asasi Manusia Inter-Amerika dalam suatu keputusan pada tanggal 20 Desember 2012.