Embryology: For the greater good?

In the conclusion to a two-part consideration, Seamus Burns highlights the wider issues that arise on an extension of storage periods for gametes and embryos The argument that extending storage periods increases reproductive choices for women is only partially true, as only some women will be able to afford the costly fertility process. The first …
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Embryology: Hidden fertility icebergs?

In the first of a two-part consideration, Seamus Burns asks whether egg, sperm and embryo freezing are encouraging costly and harmful fertility gambling Where a treatment option is not available equally to all individuals, this violates the medical ethics justice principle and is hence iniquitous. It arguably puts too much emphasis and focus on individual …
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Embryology: Tread carefully

Nicola Wilburn-Shaw considers issues that may arise in relation to fertility treatment where the parties separate or divorce The courts are not prepared to remove an individual’s right to withdraw their consent as to the use of embryos and the process relating to the provision of consent is not infallible. There has been much media …
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