Ethical issues in infertility

Infertility is a global medico-socio-cultural problem with gender-based suffering particularly in developing countries. Conventional methods of treatment for infertility do not usually raise ethical concerns. However, assisted reproduction technology (ART) has initiated considerable ethical debate,...

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Published in:Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology 2017-08, Vol.43, p.21-31
Main Authors: Serour, Gamal Ibrahim, Serour, Ahmed G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
assisted reproductive technology
bioethics
conscientious objection
Ethics, Medical
human Rights
Humans
Infertility
Obstetrics and Gynecology
reproductive choice
Reproductive Rights - ethics
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted - ethics
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Summary:Infertility is a global medico-socio-cultural problem with gender-based suffering particularly in developing countries. Conventional methods of treatment for infertility do not usually raise ethical concerns. However, assisted reproduction technology (ART) has initiated considerable ethical debate, disagreement, and controversy. There are three ethical principles that provide an ethical basis for ART: the principle of liberty, principle of utility, and principle of justice. Medical ethics are based on the moral, religious, and philosophical ideas and principles of the society and are influenced by economics, policies, and law. This creates tension between the principles of justice and utility, which can result in disparity in the availability of and access to ART services between the rich and the poor. The moral status of the embryo is the key for all the ethical considerations and law regarding ART in different societies. This has resulted in cross-border ART. Conscientious objection of healthcare providers should not deprive couples from having access to a required ART service.
ISSN:1521-6934
1532-1932
DOI:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2017.02.008