Developments in Bioethics

Question 1

Infertility

Answer 1

a couple cannot conceive a child

Question 2

reasons for infertility

Answer 2

• the man does not produce healthy sperm
• the woman has difficulty producing eggs
• a medical condition leading to the reduced or total inability of a couple to conceive.
  E.g a blocked fallopian tube, thyroid problems or an imbalance in hormones.

Question 3

Fertility treatment

Answer 3

medical procedures that can help people to overcome some difficulties which are preventing them from conceiving a child

Question 4

Consequences of infertility

Answer 4

• stress and unhappiness
• in recent years there has been much research into the means to try and overcome it

Question 5

Natural methods of overcome infertility