Ethical Problems of IVF
The technology of IVF endows human with the ability to choose fertility, but it also causes a series of ethical problems. This article will elaborate on the ethical issues of IVF from four aspects.
Origin and dignity of human life
The emergence of IVF technology makes the origin of human life more complicated. Traditional natural pregnancy is often regarded as a sacred and natural process, while IVF is assisted in the laboratory. This artificial intervention in the reproductive process has raised questions about the dignity of human life. Whether IVF technology has dispelled human dignity and made human life purely an experimental object is a question worthy of our deep consideration.
In addition, IVF technology makes selective reproduction possible, for example, by selecting the sex or genetic status of the embryo. This has triggered a dispute over the ethical boundaries and whether people should have unlimited power over life. To what extent should IVF technology be restricted and restricted in order to protect the dignity of human life, in-depth discussion is needed.
Changes in family structure and parent-child relationship
IVF technology has not only changed the way of birth, but also had an impact on the traditional family structure and parent-child relationship. In traditional families, parents are generated by common genes, and in vitro baby technology makes parent-child relationship more complex.
For example, a research team at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine has carried out research on IVF technology. By combining the child's DNA with the DNA of three donors, the child has three biological parents. This new parent-child relationship makes people rethink the definition and boundaries of the traditional parent-child relationship, and generates a series of ethical problems, such as how to distribute the rights and interests of parents and children, and the identity of children.
Allocation of medical resources
IVF technology has increased the demand for medical resources to a certain extent, which has triggered the problem of medical resource allocation. The cost of IVF technology is high, and the demand for medical equipment and professionals is also large, which may lead to the concentration of resources in a few wealthy families and developed countries. This unequal distribution may exacerbate social inequality, making some people unable to enjoy the reproductive choices brought by IVF technology.
In addition, the promotion of IVF technology also has an impact on the burden of the medical system. The concentration and large use of medical resources may lead to increased pressure on the medical system, making other important medical needs not be fully met.
Balance and Choice of Ethical Problems
The ethical issues of IVF need to balance different interests and values, weigh the dignity of human life, changes in family structure and parent-child relationship, and the distribution of medical resources. In the face of these problems, the society needs to explore and establish appropriate moral and ethical norms to ensure the rational and moral use of IVF technology, while safeguarding social fairness and justice.
To sum up, the ethical issues of IVF involve many aspects such as the origin and dignity of human life, changes in family structure and parent-child relationship, and the distribution of medical resources. We need to study and discuss these issues in depth to find a reasonable balance point and ensure that the application of IVF technology is legitimate and sustainable in morality and ethics.
