Influence of IVF on society
The development of IVF technology provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally to realize their reproductive aspirations. However, IVF has also caused a series of problems and disputes. This article will discuss the possible problems of IVF from a social perspective.
Moral and ethical issues
The technology of IVF involves the control and manipulation of human life, which causes moral and ethical problems. One of the main problems is embryo selection. In the process of IVF, multiple fertilized eggs will be cultured, and then the healthiest embryos will be screened for implantation. This means that other embryos will be destroyed or frozen. There is a dispute about this choice of life, which is considered to deprive the embryo of its right. In addition, IVF technology may also lead to the problem of gene modification, making human beings enter a field full of moral and ethical disputes.
Another moral issue is the commercialization of IVF technology. Because of the high cost of IVF technology, many wealthy couples can choose to use this technology to achieve their fertility aspirations. However, this has also led to a problem. Even those couples who are able to pay can allow themselves to have children, while those with poor economic conditions cannot enjoy the same opportunities. This has raised concerns about social equity and economic inequality.
Family and psychological problems
The impact of IVF on families also needs attention. First of all, the process of IVF has created great pressure on the couple's psychology and feelings. Experienced many failed attempts or miscarriages may lead to tension and quarrels between couples. In addition, the success rate of IVF is not 100%. When couples have been unable to conceive successfully, they may experience disappointment and psychological distress.
IVF can also lead to parent-child problems. After a child is born, parents may feel psychological pressure, because they know that the child is realized by scientific means, rather than natural pregnancy. This may lead to tension and discomfort between parents and children. In addition, if the biological parents choose to hide their child's IVF identity, the child may discover the truth when he or she grows up, causing confusion and pain in his or her heart.
health problem
IVF technology may bring some health problems. First, the process of IVF embryo implantation may lead to a series of complications, such as the increased risk of multiple pregnancy and the possibility of premature delivery. Multiple pregnancy has potential risks to the health of both children and mothers. Secondly, IVF babies may also have some long-term health problems after birth, such as premature infant syndrome and psychological development problems.
In addition, IVF technology also involves gene selection, which may lead to some hidden health risks. Gene selection may lead to the reduction of gene diversity, thus making humans more vulnerable to certain diseases. This may lead to a high incidence of specific diseases in society.
summary
IVF technology is of great significance in assisting couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations, but it also brings a series of problems. Moral and ethical problems, family and psychological problems, and health problems are some of the important issues that IVF may bring. We should recognize the existence and potential problems of IVF technology, and continue to pay attention to and study this field to ensure the reasonable and sustainable development of IVF technology.
