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Ethical Arguments Against In Vitro Fertilization

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There are many problems that overtime as technology progresses, is able to overcome. The IVF program made it a reality for infertile couples to have children that they normally could not do so. This made a range of ethical questions to be asked, ranging from the ability over life as parents can choose the embryo they want to the right of life. Arguments can be made for and against IVF, to come to understand the reasoning behind the opinion to be made, we must first come to understand why IVF can be beneficial and controversial at the same time. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) means "in glass fertilization". The goal of IVF is to allow infertile couples to have children of their own. This is done by having the egg of the female oocyte removed …show more content…

It allows the choosing of the best embryo, the early development cannt phase to see if any of them contain heritable genetic disease. Chances of conception increases along with healthy pregnancy and child. The case for frozen embryo can be made that they can be used for future use or for egg donors.There are ethical arguments against IVF centered around the right of life, revolve around the status of the embryos. As multiple embryos are required to ensure a successful fertilization, those that are not used are kept frozen or destroyed. This raises question of whether or not the embryos are considered human beings yet. The probability of society in choosing the desirable embryo while discarding the others can lead to conflict with religious and moral groups. In addition, it take a toll on the parents to consider the repercussion of passing down the same diseases and reproductive problems. Also, the chance for multiple childbirths can cause trouble to the family that is unprepared and lack of financial wealth to continue the procedure and provide for the …show more content…

Infertile couples who want their own children is now possible, however they should be aware of the high cost and possibility of multiple IVF cycle which will cost them a lot of money. It should also be taken in consider the emotional state of the risk takers which are the man and women who agrees on the operation. The stimulated hormonal effects can lead to further stress with the fear of unwanted outcome from the procedure and high cost. In this case, the couple can choose to adopt a child, who might not be of their blood but this can avoid the chance of multiple failed IVF procedures, perhaps increase the quality of life of the child who is in need to be adopted and not get involved in the judgement of their society if they are against the treatment of embryos, as well as the complication of the frozen embryos in the future on who own the rights. Another solution is to remain childfree if the adoption method is not viable. This can allow the couple to remain happy, avoid the stress and complications involved with IVF. Instead of having to invest early into IVF, the couple can choose to save up money, get into better working conditions and prepare for the process while they wait for the technological advances that are possible in the future considering the rate that technology

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