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New advances in sex preselection

B E Reubinoff1, J G Schenker

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Ein-Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel.

Fertility and Sterility
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Preconceptual sex selection is possible with advanced techniques like preimplantation diagnosis or flow cytometry combined with in vitro fertilization (IVF). Future improvements may allow noninvasive sex selection for social reasons, raising ethical questions.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Preconceptual sex selection aims to influence the sex of offspring.
  • Scientific advancements have led to various methods for sex selection.
  • Ethical considerations are paramount in reproductive technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current developments in preconceptual sex selection.
  • To discuss the moral dilemmas associated with scientific progress in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of major publications on sex preselection.
  • Examination of in vivo and in vitro methods for gender selection.

Main Results:

  • In vivo methods show no significant impact on the sex ratio.
Keywords:
Artificial InseminationLiterature ReviewReproductionReproductive TechnologiesSex PreselectionWorld

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  • In vitro sperm separation techniques show potential but require further validation.
  • Preimplantation diagnosis and flow cytometry with IVF offer reliable sex selection, primarily for medical indications.
  • Future improvements in flow cytometry may enable noninvasive sex selection for social purposes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Reliable sex selection currently relies on invasive IVF-based methods (preimplantation diagnosis, flow cytometry).
    • These methods are predominantly used for medical indications to avoid sex-linked disorders.
    • Advancements in flow cytometry could lead to noninvasive sex selection, necessitating ethical debate on its use for social purposes.