PHLB09H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Embryo Transfer, Surrogacy
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Ivf (in vito fertilization) (is a subset of art) Some applications: fertilize egg in lab, implant embryo in any uterus, test embryo for abnormalities, freeze sperm and egg for fertilization, create embryo for adoption. Reproductive rights? (more targeted towards the couple) 3: embryo culture; pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (pgd) Diagnosis of the embryo for any defects: embryo transfer (>1) The idea of transferring >1 embryo increases the amount of fertility. Con: right to life (that the embryo/fetus has, ivf carries risk (for both the mother and child, art treats children as commodity. Pro: right to reproduction, low risk preferable to non-existence (of the child, children loved no less. Parents via art: genetic (gamete source, gestational (women carrying to them, social (guardians) Destroys family unit: biological vs. social bonds. Principle to autonomy: right to reproduce, right to make mistakes. Surrogate agrees to carry to term, relinquish baby for adoption.
