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Ethical considerations in sex selection.
Tasnim Eghbal Eftekhaari1, Abdol Azim Nejatizadeh1, Minoo Rajaei2
1Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
|June 23, 2015
Summary
Sex selection technologies, including preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), raise significant ethical concerns. While some cultures view sex selection as taboo, Islamic perspectives are more flexible, permitting its use for health benefits.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Bioethics
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Modern medical advancements often overlook ethical considerations, impacting reproductive choices.
- Medical conditions like X-linked diseases drive demand for gender selection techniques.
- Ethical debates surrounding reproductive technologies are influenced by cultural and religious viewpoints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review various traditional and modern sex selection methods.
- To explore the ethical issues and religious perspectives associated with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for sex selection.
- To analyze the legal and cultural implications of PGD-assisted sex selection.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of electronic databases, books, and internet resources.
- Review of articles detailing sex selection techniques and ethical considerations.
- Analysis of religious and legal perspectives on PGD for sex selection.
Main Results:
- Several sex selection methods exist, including sperm separation techniques and PGD with FISH.
- Ethical concerns include the legitimacy of the fetus and societal taboos surrounding sex selection.
- Religious views on PGD for sex selection vary, with Islamic perspectives being more permissive under certain conditions.
Conclusions:
- PGD for sex selection presents complex ethical challenges influenced by diverse cultural and religious beliefs.
- Legal regulations in some non-Islamic countries strictly control the use of these technologies.
- Islam permits PGD for sex selection when it serves to preserve health and life, aligning with principles of human welfare and legitimate reproduction.
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