Using Ivf ( Vitro Fertilisation )

This can come as a blessing to some couple who have a high genetic genes for certain diseases. This has also, helped couples who have very sever fertility issues. There are new techniques being used for genetic screening right now. The process works when an embryo can be selected by sex and then checked for a number certain disease-bearing genes on it. This can lead to either a pre-implantation stage when using In Vitro Fertilization, only

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IVF is an advanced reproductive technology that might seem intimidating, but our nurses and embryologists are available to explain the basics of this family-building method.

With this reproductive technology, the possibilities for conflict with Jewish law expand. There are three main scenarios in which IVF is used. The first is IVF using sperm and egg provided by the couple with the implantation of the fertilized egg into the uterus of a surrogate. The second scenario is the use of the wife’s egg and donated sperm, with the placement of the fertilized egg in either the uterus of a surrogate of the uterus of the wife. Finally, there is IVF using the husband’s sperm and a donated egg with placement of the fertilized egg in the uterus of the wife, the uterus of the donor, or the uterus of a third-party surrogate. The form that is the most common is in vitro fertilization using egg and sperm belonging to the couple. In general, in vitro fertilization with no donor gametes poses conflicts like those with

Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a procedure couples use to test the normality of their offspring’s genes. This procedure is used for couples that have a known risk of passing on a genetic abnormality to their offspring. PGD is used all around the world to help couples become pregnant with healthy babies that aren’t diagnosed with a genetic disease passed down from them. PGD is used to select an embryo that isn’t affected by a genetic disease such as cystic fibrosis. PGD is available to test for single gene disorders, translocations, inversions, chromosomal, aneuploidy or X-linked disorders. Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis is a procedure used prior to implantation to help identify genetic defects within embryos. This serves to prevent certain genetic diseases or disorders from being passed on to the child. The embryos used in PGD are usually created during the process of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). When used to screen for a specific genetic disease, its main advantage is that it avoids selective pregnancy termination as the

In-Vitro Fertilization is a hot topic and brings about many ethical considerations and questions from many. Quebec is experiencing a very tough dilemma of having to scale back their IVF program in which it is being claimed that the funded treatments may have been overused and need to be cut back. My first question when reading this article has to do with the word “overuse”, and wondering how that is defined? I think this would help to better evaluate ways the government could implement a program like this. I feel as though I am torn as to what I think with regards to if IVF should be a fully government funded treatment. Although I think that IVF procedures are extremely important and currently far to expensive, I am unsure as to if I think it should

The first section will focus on parents with a family history of severe hereditary diseases such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia. When one or both partners in a couple are carriers of the genetic mutation that could leave could lead to a serious medical condition in the child, IVF and PGD screening can be performed on their embryos1. These parents will choose to screen their child to see if the genes related to the hereditary disease are present in the embryo. They are also checking to see if genes that don’t guarantee the disease but have a strong correlation are present as well. This is done to prevent the onset of that disease for their child.

The process behind reproduction has been taken for granted since the time of Gregor Mendel. “The two ‘gametes’ (female egg and male sperm) combine to form a one-celled embryo (technically known as a zygote), which divides and divides again in careful choreography to form an embryo, which grows and unfolds to become a facsimile, or near facsimile, of its parents, combining features of both” (Tudge, 51). InVitro fertilization then becomes the basics of combining egg and sperm, a concept that would be understood by those of Mendel’s time. As the technology advances and the controversy develops, the question of whether there is an ethical distinction between preventing genetic diseases and enhancing traits comes to the discretion of the public.

When natural conception happens, the sperm fertilises the egg inside the woman 's body. However in the IVF procedure, fertilisation of the egg with the sperm and the first few days of embryo development occur outside the body in a test-tube or a Petri dish, in controlled conditions in a laboratory. In Vitro is actually Latin and it means 'in glass ' referring to the Petri dish where the sperm and egg are put together. The process of IVF can be broken down into seven particular stages. The first step also known as the Ovulation Induction and Monitoring stage is when Hormone drugs are given to the woman to increase the number of eggs developing in her ovaries. Fertility specialist doctors keep an eye on the eggs ' development by using the results from blood tests and ultrasound scans. At the appropriate time, maturation of the eggs is triggered by another drug so the doctor can retrieve the woman 's eggs at the right time. Usually the eggs will be used ‘fresh’, but sometimes eggs are frozen to be thawed and used later. The next step is the Sperm Collection phase where a sperm sample is produced by the man and

Throughout the years, In-vitro fertilization continues to evolve through uses of and advancement of technology. In-Vitro fertilization treatment can help families who cannot conceive, have damaged fallopian tubes, and women with premature ovarian failures. There are also many disadvantages in the treatment that can lead to multiple pregnancies that risk miscarriages, premature births, and an imbalance of birth weight causing health problems. These disadvantages not only affect the child but can also affect the mother mental, physical and psychological problems. IVF treatment is an ethical issue that can lead to many risks that cannot guarantee a healthy child, cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and affect women physically and emotionally.

Throughout the years, advancements have been discovered that have not been available before. There are now sperm and egg donors. A woman can have a baby without having a partner through a sperm donor, without being able to produce eggs on her own through an egg donor, or if the woman is unable to carry a baby to full term, surrogate mothers are available to carry the baby and give birth to that couple's offspring by using their egg and sperm. Another major discovery is the ability to pick certain traits, not including gender. With the picking of specific traits, traits can be turned off as well. Technology has now enabled blastomere biopsy. This is where during the six to eight cell stage, early prenatal diagnosis of inheritable conditions is detected. Some of these diseases include cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease. These are caused by a single gene defect and can only be detected through IVF because the embryo is not accessible to the physician during the early stages. However, with any medical procedure comes risks, complications, and downsides. A major complication associated with IVF is the condition known as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome which occurs during the hormone induced ovulation. The follicles become overstimulated, causing the ovary to become drastically enlarged. In severe cases, the woman can suffer many side effects like abdominal pain, abnormal kidney function, and fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity or lungs. Hospitalization is enforced to monitor the woman as that her blood can start to clot and blood pressure drops drastically. This can lead to death. Other risks included infection from the needle in the vagina as the body not recognizing the foreign object. The needle also puts the risks of bleeding because of the ability it can puncture surrounding blood vessels.

The topic of in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) has become one of the most controversial treatments assisting infertile couples. This question was formulated from the research found regarding the biological, financial and ethical factors clearly highlighted in the articles “Ovarian Cancers caused by IVF” (Natural News) and “In Vitro Fertilisation Today” (American Express). The research indicates that IVF has become much more common and it is important to understand if the beneficial factors prevail over the problems linked with IVF. This report is written to argue that IVF is not a justifiable method in assisting infertile couples. Dictionary.com defines a biological issue as anything that changes any natural process. This report will investigate specific biological issues that are linked with this treatment including, the hormonal effects on females, risk to the child and success rate of IVF. Social issues are moral problems that affect a member or members of a society directly or indirectly. IVF is associated with many social issues, the most prominent one being funding priorities. Another issue that is considered the most fundamental philosophical issue raised by IVF is the moral status of the embryo, which will be discussed in this report.

In-Vitro Fertilization, abbreviated to IVF is a laboratory procedure in which sperm is put in a special dish with unfertilized eggs. This is done to achieve fertilization. The embryos that result from this can then be placed into the uterus. The left over embryos can also be frozen for future use, which can cause ethical problems in the future do to divorce (URAC,2013). Countless number of parents go to this method when they are unable to carry a child safely, but due to complications cannot conceive on their own. It is not only made in a lab, but also deals with complex procedures in order to prepare the body to be implanted with the fertilized embryos and carry a child.

It can also be used to test for Tay-Sachs Disease, Fragile-X Mental Retardation, Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome and Spinal Muscular Atrophy. In the past couples who wanted to have childr en, and were carriers of inherited diseases, worried about the possibility of their children inheriting the disease. Parents will no longer have this worry. In 1989, an English couple became the first to use PGD [Grady,1995]. It was used because they were at risk of passing along a form of severe mental retardation. Because it only affected sons, PGD was used to ensure that the couple had a daughter.

Many individuals are looking to alternatives in child bearing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) being one of the most popular. IVF in the United States is a costly procedure. It can cost up to $12,000 for one attempt and that is not adding the cost of additional attempts should the first one fail. There are individuals who are in debt for $60,000 in attempting to get pregnant through IVF. Fertility treatments are now a hot commodity, especially in the global marketplace. Many women are looking to oversea options in having IVF done. One major factor in women going overseas is the price tag. IVF overseas is about ¼ of the price it is in the US.