Ethics:
The advancements in assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs), such as in-vitro fertilization, has increased marital satisfaction and allowed for most infertile couples to achieve their dream of parenthood (4). However, it becomes seeming that IVF is seen as a controversial topic and possess its strengths and weaknesses. To begin with, the three Abrahamic religions have discussed the ethical viewpoint regarding in-vitro fertilization. The practice of IVF differs according to the church or Christian group. The Vatican does not allow for any form of assisted reproduction; hence, any form of modern ARTs is forbidden by the Catholic Church (30). Furthermore, the Eastern Orthodox Church allows for medical treatment for infertility but forbids IVF. The Protestant Church allows for fertility treatment as long as the gametes utilized are from a married couple (30). Other Christian group are more liberal and permit the use of IVF in married couples, but outlaws the waste of embryos. The Islamic religion allows for assisted reproduction in married couples only. The extra embryos created in the process could be …show more content…
Therefore, the embryo is examined for defects or diseases prior to embryo transfer into the uterus using a pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) (37). Typically, the embryos remaining have some form of defect or genetic disease that prevents their implantation. Research studies on these embryos could result in major medical conclusions (36). However, the idea of selecting the best embryos could initiate a eugenics movement. Eugenics is the act of improving the human race by inheriting the most desirable traits and preventing the growth of embryos with genetic defects or mutations (38). IVF has enabled for the expanding knowledge about the inheritance of disorders. Hence, the embryos chosen possess all the desirable traits to enhance the human population
The advancements in assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs), such as in-vitro fertilization, has increased marital satisfaction and allowed for most infertile couples to achieve their dream of parenthood (4). However, it becomes seeming that IVF is seen as a controversial topic and possess its strengths and weaknesses. To begin with, the three Abrahamic religions have discussed the ethical viewpoint regarding in-vitro fertilization. The practice of IVF differs according to the church or Christian group. The Vatican does not allow for any form of assisted reproduction; hence, any form of modern ARTs is forbidden by the Catholic Church (30). Furthermore, the Eastern Orthodox Church allows for medical treatment for infertility but forbids IVF. The Protestant Church allows for fertility treatment as long as the gametes utilized are from a married couple (30). Other Christian group are more liberal and permit the use of IVF in married couples, but outlaws the waste of embryos. The Islamic religion allows for assisted reproduction in married couples only. The extra embryos created in the process could be …show more content…
Therefore, the embryo is examined for defects or diseases prior to embryo transfer into the uterus using a pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) (37). Typically, the embryos remaining have some form of defect or genetic disease that prevents their implantation. Research studies on these embryos could result in major medical conclusions (36). However, the idea of selecting the best embryos could initiate a eugenics movement. Eugenics is the act of improving the human race by inheriting the most desirable traits and preventing the growth of embryos with genetic defects or mutations (38). IVF has enabled for the expanding knowledge about the inheritance of disorders. Hence, the embryos chosen possess all the desirable traits to enhance the human population