Fertilty treatments Flashcards
Define egg donation
Donating eggs for fertilisation to be implanted
IVF
Eggs being fertilised outside of the womb
AIH
Sperm from the husband being artificially planted in the womb
AID
Eggs being fertilised by a stranger
What Christian group is against fertility treatments?
Catholics
Define surrogacy
Someone carrying a child for another
Give an example of a Christian group that is supportive of fertility treatments
Baptists, the Church of England
What are some Catholic arguments against fertility treatments?
That it’s going against God’s will & plan
3rd party is manufactured adultery
What are some Christian arguments in favour of fertility treatments?
‘Be fruitful’
God wants us to have lots of children
LOVE
What are the Church of England’s views on using spare embryos for research?
It is acceptable up to 14 days
What is the fraction of couples in the UK that have trouble conceiving?
1/7
In what percentage of cases is IVF successful?
22%
What is the suggested age for women receiving treatment?
40
Why are fertility treatments a significant issue?
Because people’s opinions are often affected by emotions and the desire for children, whilst others condemn it
