Ethical issues and dilemmas of assisted reproduction-Women's age limit and third party genetic material

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Infertility is one of the main sources of concern for global health and although the evolving medical technology with the method of in vitro fertilization and the use of third party genetic material can be effective, there are ethical concerns about its use.

Purpose: This article analyzes the ethical concerns generally surrounding the use of new technology methods for medically assisted reproduction. In addition, it refers to ethical dilemmas regarding the use of third-party genetic material, such as gametes or fertilized eggs, and the legal establishment of the prospective donor regarding whether or not to disclose his identity in case of selection of his genetic material for procreation, issues that need thorough analysis.

Material and Method: An English language literature review was done on Scopus, Pubmed and Google Scholar international databases became by using the below keywords.

Results: Ethical concerns about medically assisted reproduction, the possibility of extending the age limit for women to have children and the use of third-party genetic material, should on the one hand be adequately examined in all their dimensions and on the other hand be systematically revised due to continuous scientific and technological developments.

Conclusions: Legislative changes, for fertilization with assisted reproduction or the transfer of third-party genetic material, are necessary at the global level and the moral dilemmas are manifold.

Keywords: infertility, medically assisted reproduction, moral dilemmas and concerns, women solar restrictions, others genetic material