Reproduction Technology

Paper Summary:

This paper explains current development in reproductive technologies as they apply to the utilization of embryo and ovum for the purpose of pregnancy in vitro fertilization (IVF) and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) procedures. The paper points out conditions that create problems with normal reproduction such as the age of a woman and condition of the flexible lining of the uterus. The paper also discuses the physical process of ovum donation and the ethical issues associated with this donation.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Reproductive Technology
Ethical, Legal and Moral Questions
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"One aspect of reproductive technology is in vitro fertilization (IVF) which has been used since 1974 (but more widely since the 1980's) to artificially inseminate a woman, using the sperm of her partner or a donor to fertilize her own natural ovum. In most cases IVF is performed external to the body and then the fertilized, viable embryo is placed in the uterus to implant and hopefully produce a full term pregnancy and ensuing child. There is another less widely used and known procedure where intra fallopian fertilization is employed called gamete intrafallopian transfer, or GIFT."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bender, L. (2003). Genes, Parents, and Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Arts, Mistakes, Sex, Race, & Law. Columbia Journal of Gender and Law, 12(1), 1.
• Burfoot, A. (Ed.). (1999). Encyclopedia of Reproductive Technologies. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
• Embryo Adoption on Increase; Donors Help Other Infertile Couples Build Families. (2006, November 29). The Washington Times, p. A03.
• Ehrensaft, D. (2005) Mommies, daddies, donors, surrogates: answering tough questions and building strong families. New York : Guilford Press.
• Hamberger, L. (February, 2007) Anonymous and non-anonymous gamete and embryo donations: pros and cons. Ethics, Law and Moral Philosophy of reproductive Biomedicine, 2(1) 50-53.

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