In Vitro Fertilization
By Brian on Jan 14, 2008
We haven’t had any problems with fertility. But I know two couples who have and have used in vitro fertilization. Both couples have taken great care to produce only a reasonable number of embryos and have committed to implant every embryo. They’ve committed to protect the life of their children, even those currently in a frozen embryonic state. They’re living out what they believe about life.
Here’s what’s happening elsewhere with embryos:
The development of In Vitro Fertilization technologies [IVF] has produced what one key observer has called “a rather unexpected aspect” of the technique — the destruction of well over a million human embryos in Great Britain alone.
I’m sure the number in the US is similar or higher.
I happened to watch a film last night on PBS about stem cell research. Watching it further emphasized, at least in my mind, how cloudy the seemingly black&white issue really is. Either way, though, embryos shouldn’t be wasted.
cmar | Jan 16, 2008 | Reply
Definately an issue close to my heart. Recently Albert Mohler had an article on this:
“A Rather Unexpected Aspect of IVF” — Over a Million Human Embryos Destroyed in Britain
http://albertmohler.com/blog_read.php?id=1079
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Tony Rose | Jan 19, 2008 | Reply
It is true that more than one embryo is fertilized even though only a single embryo is utilized for IVF. Considering the nature of the process in IVF, embryo destruction is unavoidable when to many are produced. As per my knowledge, this is done only after confirming the parent’s willingness for this. The parents are also informed of the possibilities of multiple births. An informed decision should be taken after speaking with the all the people involved
The following link is informative
http://biology.about.com/b/2008/01/12/stem-cells-without-embryo-destruction.htm
M.Maheswari.RN
www.proactivefamilysolutions.com
M.Maheswari | Feb 14, 2008 | Reply