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Not all that glitters is gold.

Barbara Katz Rothman

    The Hastings Center Report
    |July 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    In vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo diagnosis carry significant physical and emotional costs for women, extending beyond immediate physical risks. Long-term health implications and suffering from these procedures require further consideration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Bioethics

    Background:

    • In vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo diagnosis are advanced reproductive technologies.
    • These procedures involve significant medical interventions with potential risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the often-overlooked costs of IVF and embryo diagnosis borne by women.
    • To highlight the physical, emotional, and liberty-related burdens associated with these reproductive technologies.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of patient experiences and ethical considerations.
    • Review of existing literature on IVF-related morbidity and mortality.

    Main Results:

    • While direct mortality from IVF is low, long-term health risks remain largely unknown.
    • Women bear the primary burden of physical pain, illness, and emotional suffering during IVF and embryo retrieval.
    • The procedures impact women's liberty and bodily autonomy.

    Conclusions:

    • The full spectrum of costs associated with IVF and embryo diagnosis, particularly for women, needs greater recognition.
    • Ethical frameworks must account for the profound personal costs beyond immediate medical outcomes.
    Keywords:
    Genetics and Reproduction

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