Synthesis Of Interventions

In the Hendersons’ case, the couple was able to successfully undergo infertility treatment in the past and now have one child, yet failed to see gains from a similar treatment covered by Clarion the second time. Consequently, the Hendersons were advised to seek a more involved, costly procedure in relation to the previous treatment; however, there was little medical evidence presented regarding the success rate and medical necessity for the recommended treatment.

It is assumed by most that we will all be able to grow up, fall in love, get married, and then have children of our own. This is not the lifestyle that all people choose, but it is still the view accepted by the majority of society. What happens when the unthinkable occurs and a happily married couple is unable to get pregnant? This is a reality for 7.1%, or 2.8 million, of the married couples in the United States (Lenox, 1999). Today, there are many people all over the world that decide to use fertility treatments to help them conceive a child, and this often leads to the birth of twins, triplets, or even higher order multiples. There are many risk factors that are involved in this type of

Over the past decade, advances in assisted reproductive technology (ART) including such procedures as in vitro fertilization (IVF) have reduced the obstacles to conception for women with infertility issues, particularly for women of advanced maternal age. Each state is now facing the dilemma of whether or not to mandate coverage of ART for their constituents. Furthermore, the state must decide what the qualifications for coverage should be if a mandate is to be enacted. RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, a

According to the study findings by Hammoud (2009), in vitro fertilization was not used to its maximum potential generally in areas that had low availability, less urbanization in the state, and low level of education. The low level of availability to patients directly correlated with the absence of mandated in vitro fertilization coverage by insurance companies as well as lower median income. It would not be feasible for IVF centers to reside in areas where the median income is low and where insurance does not cover the procedure because it can become costly which can be a deterrent or barrier.

Teenagers and low-income women were provided with free intrauterine devices and implants to prevent unwanted pregnancies. As per a data, it worked. The birthrate among Colorado teenagers has declined 40%

We cannot battle those who are infertile for what extent they would go to in order to have a child (Cotton 34). Because of this, regulation of surrogacy is important, especially in terms of those who are not the ones who initiate the process. For surrogates, we must understand the emotional toll they will go through and accept things will not be perfect. Their efforts should be recognized in some form along with appreciation for their cooperation. As a surrogate, they should remember what the purpose of the process is and stick to what they were assigned and agreed to do. Intended parents should understand that when a third party is involved disagreements will occur and compromise should be exerted. They must also recognize as much as they have wanted a child, the surrogate may form the same attachment as they do, so they must address it morally not selfishly. For children, we must consider the complexity of surrogacy, as they are the direct results. They should be given the same respect and care as another other child. Their interests should be kept in mind whether it is from the social parents’ side or the biological parents’

Women’s rights become to come into question when lawmakers are working to pass laws telling them when and how they can have children. The Affordable Care Act has led to great advances in giving women

That isn’t the usual case with the women getting IVF. Most women get this treatment because they can’t have a child without it. For example, Bernita Malloy, a federal prosecutor in Atlanta would not have been able to have a child without 25 eggs and three in-vitro cycles. She spent about $45,000 on only three cycles. Imagine if we had limited her to only two eggs per cycle. It would have taken her up to 12 cycles and about $180,000 to have one child. And still, even with this treatment some women never successfully have a

In recent years, several factors have altered the definition of a family. We live in a time where careers, education, and work are now put before starting a family, making it more difficult to have children. The traditional family archetype has changed with a rise in single and homosexual parenting. This change, even though it is a positive one, can result in several people being unable to bear children. Infertility treatments have become a popular choice for these people who cannot have children. These treatments have become popular in books, movies, and other forms, which has brought attention to the ethics of the practices. The ethics of these treatments are challenged by the health risks on people

Infertility has been a growing area of research within the past decade. With infertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), researchers have sought to identify the influence of additional therapeutic interventions in conjunction with infertility treatment and how it affects clinical pregnancy rate outcomes.

In the United States, it is estimated that infertility affects 7.4% to 15% of men and women of reproductive age (Lewis, Liu, Stuart, & Ryan, 2013). Infertility is defined as “failure to conceive after at least 1 year of attempting to achieve a pregnancy with unprotected intercourse.” (Lewis et al., 2013). These issues have been increasing in industrialized countries over the past half century, and couples facing these concerns often undergo assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). These processes are designed to allow couples to have healthy babies who are usually born at full term. Approximately 30% result in the pregnancy of multiples, most often twins (Ottosen et al., 2009). However, there is definitive evidence showing that women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies often experience feelings of depression and anxiety. These feelings can stem from multiple sources, including the social construction of gender and motherhood, the power relationship between a woman and her partner, or other significant aspects of her social position such as socioeconomic status. Understanding these issues can change the current process of assisted reproductive technology and help give agency to women who might want to undergo fertility treatments.

Many individuals who cannot conceive are looking for alternatives in childbearing. In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) being one of the most popular assisted reproductive technology introduced by Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards in the 1970s allowing couples facing infertility caused by damaged or blocked fallopian tubes to be bestowed with a child (Zhu Tian 2009).in this essay is going to state the social implications that IVF has on todays society.

For years parents have struggled with the one thing that many of them dream of their entire lifetime; conceiving a child and having a family. Coming to the realization that you are unable to bare children can be devastating for some and in the past there was nothing one could do about it other than adoption. There are many reasons for which parents are unable to conceive such as health issues, same sex marriages or even choosing to go about parenting alone. Fortunately for these individuals today there are many alternatives opposed to conceiving children naturally. With the worlds first “test tube” baby being born in 1978 (Katz) options for those who wish to conceive their own children are now here. Rather than adoption options now include in vitro fertilization as well as sperm and egg donation and lastly surrogate mothers all of which are forms of assisted reproductive technology. Due to the extreme costs of these procedures one would believe that there should be no consequences other than

Due to unintended pregnancy becoming a rapidly increasing occurrence in the United States, it is imperative to analyze the circumstances leading up to the pregnancy. According to Finer & Zolna ( as cited in Ayoola,Zandee, Johnson, & Pennings, 2014) in 2006 almost one half of all pregnancies in the United states were unintended. The risk for having an unintended pregnancy increases when there is contraceptive failure or effective contraceptives are not used ( Ayoola et al., 2014). Women who have less education and a lower income are more likely to misuse contraception or engage in contraceptive non use ( Ayoola et al., 2014). Ayoola et al’s research study in 2014 set out to display an overview of contraceptive use in low income women who lived in medically

Infertility is widespread: about 7% of married couples in the United States are unable to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse (Purdy, 2001, Bioethics of New Assisted Reproduction). In Vitro Fertilization is used when a women has irreparably damaged fallopian