Summary:
This article is about how studies are beginning to show that there are more birth defects when women receive IVFs. Before the use of IVFs, birth defects only happened 3 out of 100 children. Now with more and more females getting IVFs, they found that 4 out of 100 children are having birth defects. No one doesn't know for sure what's causing the up rise in the birth defects, but scientist have came up with three possible reasons: "people who have trouble conceiving also tend to have babies with birth defects. The IVF drugs, culture media and techniques themselves could cause the defects. Or finally, there seem to be more defects simply because the children are more closely observed".
Question:
Do you think that women seeking IVFs should be warned about the rise of birth defects before continuing on with treatment? What do you think if the rise of birth defect in IVF continues to go on?
Link: http://www.bioedge.org/index.php/bioethics/bioethics_article/10027
I think that the party that seeks IVF should be warned of all the problems that can occur. This is all part of informed consent. I think that it is up to the potential parents to choose IVF, but it should remain an option to the public
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