Is IVF restricted by marriage certificate?
Test tube baby is a method of cultivating embryos in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology, and transferring embryos to women's uterus for pregnancy. It provides an opportunity for couples who are unable to conceive naturally or have fertility barriers to realize their fertility dreams. However, some countries have restricted the implementation of IVF, one of which is to restrict the use of this technology through marriage certificates.
1. Legal requirements for marriage certificate
Many countries require couples to hold valid marriage certificates to accept IVF technology. This is because the marriage certificate, as a legal document, proves the legal relationship between husband and wife. In some countries, IVF is regarded as a legal procedure, and only couples with legal marriage can enjoy this service.
For example, in mainland China, couples must provide marriage certificates to participate in the IVF program. According to the Regulations on Family Planning, it is illegal for couples to have children out of wedlock. Test tube baby technology is regarded as a means to help couples out of wedlock to have children, so it is also restricted.
Similarly, in many European countries, marriage certificates are also considered as one of the necessary documents for participating in IVF programs. For example, France requires couples to prove that they have been married for more than three years, or they cannot use IVF technology.
2. The law protects the rights and interests of infants
Some countries aim to protect the rights and interests of infants by restricting the use of IVF technology. As the proof of the legal relationship between husband and wife, the marriage certificate is considered to provide additional protection to protect the rights and interests of infants.
China is an example in this regard. As a proof of the legal status of both husband and wife in marriage, the marriage certificate is considered to help ensure that both parents of IVF bear common responsibilities for children and can provide their legal rights and inheritance.
3. Social morality and cultural tradition
The use of IVF technology is affected by social morality and cultural traditions, and the restriction of marriage certificate is often a reflection of the ethical responsibility of society to couples.
In some countries with conservative traditional concepts, such as India, marriage is regarded as a symbol of tradition and morality, so IVF is considered to be only available to married couples. Similarly, in some religious countries, such as Iran and Arab countries, IVF is also limited to married couples to meet religious and ethical requirements.
4. Requirements of medical institutions
In addition to the requirements of national laws, some medical institutions have also formulated specific regulations or required the provision of marriage certificates to ensure that the use of IVF technology is legal and ethical.
For example, King's College Hospital in London, England, is a famous IVF clinic. Couples who accept IVF technology must provide marriage certificates. This approach aims to ensure that the use of IVF technology is legal and prevent single people or unmarried couples from abusing the technology.
summary
As a proof of the legal relationship between husband and wife, the marriage certificate is currently used by many countries as one of the means to limit IVF technology. This restriction is mainly due to the consideration of infant rights and family ethical responsibilities, as well as the impact of social and cultural traditions. Medical institutions have also formulated specific regulations requiring couples to provide marriage certificates to ensure the legality and morality of technology use. Therefore, the marriage certificate has played a restrictive and protective role in the implementation of IVF technology.
