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  • Commercial surrogacy involves a compensated surrogate carrying a child for intended parents.
  • Demand is rising from diverse groups, including those with uterine issues and same-sex couples.
  • The practice presents complex ethical dilemmas and faces inconsistent legal frameworks globally.

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  • A comprehensive literature review of 21st-century publications on commercial surrogacy.
  • Analysis of legal, ethical, social, and cultural dimensions of the practice worldwide.
  • Examination of the global regulatory landscape and emerging trends.

Key Points:

  • Increasing demand for surrogacy globally, driven by various patient demographics.
  • Significant ethical considerations and a wide disparity in legal regulations across nations.
  • Prevalence of international surrogacy arrangements leading to cross-border legal complexities.
  • Concerns regarding carrier exploitation in countries with inadequate or absent legislation.

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  • Commercial surrogacy is a widespread practice despite substantial ethical and legal challenges.
  • Diverse national laws necessitate international surrogacy arrangements, often leading to legal complications.
  • The absence of a standardized international legal framework leaves commercial surrogacy largely unregulated.