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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Bioethics

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  • In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a widely used assisted reproductive technology.
  • Ethical concerns include embryo destruction and risks to maternal and infant health.
  • Adverse effects of IVF are under-reported due to lack of uniform regulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the ethical considerations and health risks associated with IVF.
  • To explore ethical alternatives to IVF for female infertility.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent studies on IVF risks, including maternal mortality and morbidity.
  • Comparison of outcomes between IVF, NaProTechnology, and adoption.

Main Results:

  • IVF is associated with significant risks of maternal death, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome, and multiple pregnancies.
  • NaProTechnology demonstrates live birth rates comparable to assisted reproductive technology.
  • NaProTechnology avoids the health dangers to women and newborns inherent in IVF.

Conclusions:

  • IVF presents substantial ethical and safety concerns.
  • NaProTechnology is presented as an ethical and safe alternative for female infertility.
  • Adoption is also highlighted as a morally commendable alternative to IVF.