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Ethics and assisted reproduction
S J Fasouliotis1, J G Schenker
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Summary
Assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization have advanced significantly, leading to widespread practices such as genetic donation and surrogacy. However, the ethical implications of these rapidly evolving reproductive techniques require careful consideration.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine
- Bioethics
Background:
- Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have seen substantial advancements over the past two decades.
- Practices like genetic material donation, embryo cryopreservation, and surrogacy are now globally established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress in assisted reproductive technologies.
- To highlight the ethical considerations arising from these advancements.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of advancements in ART.
- Analysis of ethical issues related to reproductive technologies.
Main Results:
- Widespread adoption of techniques including in vitro fertilization, genetic donation, embryo cryopreservation, and surrogacy.
- Limited global practice of embryo research and universal condemnation of human cloning.
Conclusions:
- The rapid evolution of ART presents significant ethical challenges.
- These ethical issues necessitate careful examination and discussion.
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction