IVF / Gender Selection Final Paper

Modern reproductive medicine has revolutionized reproductive health especially sex selection treatment. Progress in the field of in vitro fertilization has resulted in the pre-implantation genetic diagnosis which continues to be employed in the sex selection where it is possible to get the preferred sex in pregnancy (Rinčić, Muzur & Sodeke, 2018). Sex selection in IVF refers to the process whereby a couple opts to have a genetic preference. This is achieved by testing the embryo or the embryos that are created using IVF before choosing one to be implanted in the uterus. This process is often possible through the IVF technology. Despite the success, this technology has been marred by notable ethical concerns not just in the US but world over. The ethical concerns are often raised against the backdrop that IVF for sex selection is not restricted in the US. Proponents of IVF mention concerns like the destruction of many embryos in the process. On the other hand, opponents argue that the technology can help couples with fertility issues to still get children. Whichever way, this paper shows…