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Procreative tourism and reproductive freedom.
1Clinique Marignan, 8 Rue de Marignan, 75008 Paris, France. jeancoh@club-internet.fr
Reproductive Biomedicine Online
|July 6, 2006
Summary
Assisted reproduction technology regulations vary widely between countries, leading to cross-border reproductive tourism. Harmonizing laws could create minimal common legislation, acting as a safety valve for infertile couples.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine
- Healthcare policy
- International law
Background:
- Assisted reproduction technology (ART) use necessitates regulation.
- Political decisions heavily influence ART regulations.
- Significant international disparities exist in ART legal frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the implications of varying international ART regulations.
- To explore the phenomenon of cross-border reproductive tourism.
- To assess the potential benefits of harmonizing ART legislation.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of international ART legislation.
- Review of patient mobility trends in reproductive healthcare.
- Legal and policy analysis regarding ART.
Main Results:
- No two countries share identical ART regulations.
- Disparities in laws drive infertile couples to seek treatment abroad.
- Procreative tourism serves as a "safety valve" for European couples.
Conclusions:
- International ART regulations are inconsistent and complex.
- Cross-border reproductive tourism is a consequence of legislative differences.
- Harmonization of ART laws may lead to a basic common legal standard.