Ethical issues of navy test tube baby
In recent years, the application of IVF in the navy has aroused widespread concern. The advancement of IVF technology provides a chance for couples who cannot conceive naturally to have children. However, whether the application of this technology involves ethical issues is controversial. This article will discuss the ethical issues of naval IVF from four aspects.
1、 Human dignity and human rights
Human dignity and human rights are one of the important cornerstones of ethical discussion. In the process of IVF, embryos may be frozen, discarded or used for scientific research. This has triggered a dispute about whether embryos have human rights. Supporters believe that embryos are alive and have human rights, so they should be protected by law and ethics. The opponents believe that the human rights of the fertilized egg should be restricted before it has developed into a conscious and self-conscious individual.
Another human rights issue is gender selection. Some couples may wish to choose the sex of IVF, which raises some ethical issues. Those who worry that IVF will hinder gender equality and diversity believe that this behavior may lead to some gender imbalance problems.
2、 Fairness in the distribution of medical resources
IVF technology needs a lot of medical resources and financial support. However, these resources are not available to everyone. Due to the high cost of IVF technology, only a few wealthy families can afford such costs. For families with financial difficulties, they cannot enjoy the benefits of this technology.
From the perspective of fairness, this has caused some ethical problems. Some people believe that the application of IVF technology may exacerbate social class differences and further intensify the polarization between rich and poor. Therefore, they advocated that the government should take measures to ensure the fair distribution of IVF technology and benefit more families.
3、 Reconstruction of family relations
Test tube baby technology makes the birth of children no longer rely on traditional birth methods. This may raise some ethical issues, especially when it comes to parent-child relations. For example, when a couple gives birth to a child through IVF technology, the child may have emotional and legal parent-child relationships with people other than the genetic mother and the genetic father. This brings new challenges to existing family relationships.
In addition, IVF technology may also involve sperm donation or other behaviors. These behaviors may have an impact on ethical values, for example, some people think that sperm donation may lead to blurred parent-child relationship, or may involve the deprivation of women's rights.
4、 Psychological and social impact
The psychological and social impact of IVF on couples cannot be ignored. In the process of IVF, couples often face great psychological pressure and anxiety. The failure of IVF may cause couples to have adverse psychological reactions, such as depression, anxiety, etc. This couple's mental health has had a significant impact.
In addition, IVF technology may also have some impact on society. For example, IVF may lead to population growth, thus bringing more education and social welfare burdens to society. At the same time, the application of IVF may also lead to changes in the society's concept of childbearing age, thus affecting people's lifestyle and social structure.
Summary
To sum up, the process of Navy IVF is closely related to ethical issues. Human dignity and human rights, equitable distribution of medical resources, reconstruction of family relations, and psychological and social impacts are some of the important aspects. In the future, we need to fully discuss and study these issues to ensure that the application of IVF technology is more in line with ethical principles and will not have a negative impact on individuals and society.
