Who Is Nisha Verma? Doctor Goes Viral After US Senate Hearing On ‘Can Men Get Pregnant’ | World News

Indian-origin doctor Nisha Verma recently came to public attention after her response at a US Senate hearing sparked a heated debate about whether men can get pregnant.

Verma was questioned while testifying before the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, which is examining the safety, regulation and possible abuse of the abortion pill mifepristone. During the hearing, Senator Ashley Moody and later Republican Senator Josh Hawley asked her directly whether men could get pregnant.

Instead of giving a direct yes or no answer, Verma chose to explain his hesitation. He said he took a break because of “the course of the conversation and what its purpose was” and added that he treats patients with a wide variety of identities in his medical practice.

Senator Hawley pushed back, stating that the issue was based on biology and science, and accused Verma of avoiding publicly acknowledging that biological males do not get pregnant.

In response, Verma said: “Science and evidence should guide medicine. But I think yes or no questions like this are also political tools.” His remarks quickly went viral, sparking strong reactions on social media and in political circles.

Senator Hawley: “Can men get pregnant?”

Dr. Nisha Verma: “I’m not quite sure what the point of the question is.”

Senator Hawley: “The goal is simply to establish a biological reality… Can men get pregnant?”

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Who is Nisha Verma?

Nisha Verma was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Indian immigrant parents. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology and anthropology and then earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of North Carolina.

She completed her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Verma later pursued a Complex Family Planning Fellowship and earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Emory University.

Verma, a dual board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, specializes in complex family planning. She currently provides comprehensive reproductive health services in Georgia and is a member of Physicians for Reproductive Health.

Verma also serves as a Senior Advisor on Reproductive Health Policy and Advocacy at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), according to Academy Health. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine.

This exchange reignited a broader national debate in the United States on reproductive health, medical language, and the intersection of science and politics. As debates over abortion access and regulation continue to intensify, Nisha Verma’s testimony highlights how medical professionals increasingly find themselves at the center of polarized political debates beyond clinical practice.