The Pros And Cons Of IVF

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It was in the year of 1827 when scientist first discovered that the female body contains what is called today eggs. Back then, medicine called them ova based on its Latin name. However, it took scientists nearly sixteen years to discover that conception occurs through the connection of sperm from the male reproductive system with an egg from the female reproductive system. From this significant discovery in 1827, reproductive medicine slowly began developing step-by-step with each year adding something new to the research.
From then until now, many famous scientists have been putting enormous effort towards fully examining and understanding all processes that take place in human body. After almost two hundred years, reproductive medicine significantly improved. Years of research led physicians to conduct extremely complicated medical procedures which were never known before. Undeniably, one of the most significant discoveries in the field of reproductive medicine was In vitro fertilization method (IVF).
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Opponents of IVF, usually pro-life supporters, claim that IVF does not allow all fertilized cells outside of female to survive. Pro-life supporters argue this is an issue since all the eggs could possibly carry a new life. Because pro-life supporters believe life starts in conception, IVF should not be continued. Like many serious medical procedures, IVF raises controversy among people. Considering the pros and cons of IVF, many opinions lean towards cons. Among many causes why IVF should be banned, three main reasons remain very significant. First of all, there are serious side effects associated with IVF. A second reason is that IVF is purely unethical. The final reason why some believe IVF should be banned is that IVF is not just a medical procedure but also lucrative business that in some cases has nothing to do with helping women get

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