Fall 2023 / Section 02 (Fall 2023) ·

A Discussion on IVF

By Zoe Khan

IVF in process. Image courtesy of Bill of Health.

In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a recent gold mine in reproductive technology. This podcast explores issues related to its history, how it relates to existing social and legal systems, and its continued controversy in the United States.

Photo of a piece of paper with the Planned Parenthood logo. The text says, "While we view the birth subsequent to in-vitro fertilization as a hopeful development for childless couples, we must also recognize the ethical issues that have yet to be considered. We share, along with all those dedicated to reproductive freedom, the hope that the liberation of research and technology will now be matched by ethical decisions that protect the rights of individuals"
Statement from Planned Parenthood on IVF
Photo of an audio tape with the title, "In Vitro Fertilization: Why Not?" by Fr. Denis St. Marie. The organization affiliated is Human Life International.
Progressive take on IVF from a Catholic priest
Photo of a page from a journal, the title of which says "IVF - BABIES BY NUMBERS" by Marie Hughes. The article talks about the experience of one woman going through the IVF process and the low rate of success of this technology.
Article on IVF, from Journal on Issues in Reproductive and Genetic Engineering

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