Evolving ethics in medically assisted reproduction

Authors: Pennings G.¹; de Wert G.²

Source: Human Reproduction Update, Volume 9, Number 4, July 2003 , pp. 397-404(8)

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Abstract:

Ethical problems arising from the application of assisted reproductive technology are discussed for four specific areas, namely embryo research, multiple pregnancies, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for social sexing, and finally PGD with HLA typing.

Keywords: embryo research; ethics; HLA typing; multiple pregnancies; preimplantation genetic diagnosis; social sexing

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Free University Brussels, Department of Philosophy, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium 2: Institute for Bioethics, University of Maastricht, P.O.Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands

Publication date: 2003-07-01

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Human Reproduction Update, first published in 1995, aims to provide invited, comprehensive, authoritative, up-to-date critical and balanced reviews covering all areas of human reproduction including reproductive physiology and pathology, endocrinology, andrology, gonad function, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryo development, implantation, pregnancy, genetics, genetic diagnosis, oncology, infectious disease, surgery, contraception, infertility treatment, psychology and counselling, ethics and social issues. These papers are peer-reviewed to the highest editorial and scientific standards. Human Reproduction Update is published on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).