Assisted Reproductive Technology Essay

troubles getting pregnant. Through the advancements in technology over the past decade, reproductive technologies have made it easier for couples struggling to have children to become pregnant. The means of doing this is through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Surrogate Mothering. Many ethical debates have arisen from these technologies being used and becoming more popular over the years. Many people see different issues surrounding reproductive technology, from the fact that it is unnatural,…

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), is a reproductive technology involving an egg being removed from a woman, and joined with the sperm cell from a man. This process all happens in a test tube, for the intent of controlling those who suffer from problems with fertility (Pbs.org, n.d.). The cells then join together in a process called meiosis, where they then divide to form an embryo. IVF is most commonly used for those who would otherwise be unable to have children, including blocked tubes, same sex…

pregnancy to reduce stress and aid fertility. IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) works alongside acupuncture to increase fertility chances. Many women want a more natural approach at conception. Eighty percent of women use acupuncture to aid ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology.) ART consists of fertilization methods, IVF, and surrogacy. As women grow older, their chances of conception decrease. Unfortunately, women are under stress to produce before reaching that age. Stress aids infertility, and…

Surrogacy is when a woman carries a child for a couple who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy to term. In today’s age, surrogacy is mainly agreed upon through a contract, but the idea of surrogacy has been around for centuries and is even talked about in the bible. Surrogacy comes with the ultimate benefit of receiving a child, but there are also many complications that come along with the process. The benefits of surrogacy do not outweigh the complications. There are two main types of…

theory. And on the other hand, Jim is all for Utilitarianism. On one hand, Sarah promotes the Natural Law theory. Even though she is quiet eager to have her first child, she is not willing to push her beliefs aside in the process. Any kind of reproductive assistance may affect her beliefs. In the Natural law theory they believe that the process of reproduction must consist of a married couple engaging in sexual activities.…

FOR ONE TO LIVE The happiest moments in an adult’s life is having children, the people that will continue their legacy soon after they are deceased. Everyone wants children but unfortunately circumstances are presented in one’s life that will not allow them to have children. Though biologically couples (and some single adults) can’t have children the desire of an offspring is still there. That is where in vitro fertilization comes into place. In vitro fertilization are for individuals unable to…

helping infertile couples and preventing birth defects. Many men and women suffer from infertility and wish to bear a child, as adoption does not always satisfy maternal needs. Infertile couples can procreate because of the in vitro fertilization technology. Birth defects can also be reduced because during the preimplantation genetic diagnosis imperfect embryos become eliminated. In vitro fertilization creates a sense of artificial selection, the wanted and best traits carry on and the weaker or…

A couple of weeks ago, Professor Baasten asked the class, “Do you want to have a child?” and followed up with, “Why?” The lecture went on, explaining the different reasons why people want to have children despite it being an irrational act, and he even allowed us to explain our own take as to why we wanted to have children. However, we then talked about when people are physically unable to have children – infertility. Many talk about how wonderful children are, yet some are not able to…

According to Lindsey and Driskill (2013), 10 percent or 6.1 million women in the United States battle infertility. Its main causes are issues related to ovulation, fallopian tubes, uterus, and uterine fibroids. Lindsey and Driskill (2013) want health care professionals to understand the psychological and emotional difficulties that women face with infertility, which is considered a complicated and stressful matter. Lindsey and Driskill (2013) suggest that when it comes to becoming a mother, for…

Is the rise of new birth technologies a revolutionary way to give infertile mothers and/or fathers a way to conceive, or does it simply a new form of slavery where children are commodities of their parents? The new technologies, including surrogacy and in vetro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, aim to provide a way to have biological children or conceive when it was previously difficult or impossible to naturally. However, these new advancements raise the question of where we draw the line between…