Test tube baby Dongguan: Can we choose the sex of test tube baby?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproduction technology. The fertilized egg is artificially cultivated to a certain stage of development, and then implanted into the mother for pregnancy and delivery. With the continuous progress of science and technology, the demand for IVF is also increasing. However, restricted by traditional concepts and ethics, there has always been a dispute about whether IVF can choose gender. This paper will elaborate on this issue from four aspects.
1. Restrictions of laws and regulations
The sex selection of IVF was first restricted by laws and regulations. China's Administrative Measures for Human Assisted Reproductive Technology stipulates that it is prohibited to use assisted reproductive technology to select the sex of the fetus, except to avoid the transmission of infectious diseases to the next generation or the clinical needs of genetic diseases. Therefore, in Dongguan, a city that abides by laws and regulations, whether IVF can choose gender needs to strictly comply with relevant legal restrictions.
However, people have different attitudes towards this issue. Some people believe that gender selection will lead to gender imbalance and other problems, which will affect social stability; However, some people believe that IVF is a blessing for some families, which can help them realize their ideal family structure.
2. Ethical considerations
The issue of sex selection of IVF also involves consideration of morality and ethics. Some people believe that the choice of gender will interfere with the laws of nature, which may lead to the risk of abuse and lack of respect for life. They believe that IVF should maintain its natural development process, and should not achieve personal desires through selectivity.
However, some people believe that the boundaries of morality are not absolute. For some families, choosing gender may be a way to pursue happiness, which requires full respect for individual choice and family needs.
3. Realistic needs and medical technology
In addition to legal and moral restrictions, the choice of sex for IVF also needs to take into account the actual needs and medical technology restrictions. At present, the technology of gender selection is not very mature and the success rate is low, so it cannot meet the needs of all families.
In addition, the selection of gender also requires comprehensive consideration of other factors, such as the risk of familial genetic diseases and the allocation of medical resources. Doctors need to make a comprehensive assessment based on the specific situation of each case and weigh the advantages and disadvantages to determine whether gender selection is appropriate.
4. Reality: Is there any test tube baby with sex option
Although IVF's choice of gender is restricted by laws and regulations in China, there are still some ways to choose gender. Some private hospitals or clinics will provide sex selection services according to the needs of families, and select embryos with the desired sex for transplantation through some technical means. However, these practices violate laws and regulations, and there are also risks and ethical disputes.
To sum up, Dongguan, as a city that strictly abides by laws and regulations, is subject to strict restrictions on IVF sex selection. Although the progress of science and technology makes it possible to choose gender, laws, ethics, practical needs and medical technology constraints need to be fully weighed and considered in practice. Only on the premise of respecting laws and regulations, respecting morality and ethics, and meeting practical needs, can IVF choose gender legally and reasonably.
