How the IVF Policy Affects Fertility
The policy of IVF, also known as the policy of assisted reproductive technology, refers to the national laws and policies in the process of IVF birth. The development of IVF technology provides an opportunity for couples who cannot conceive naturally, but it also causes fertility problems. This article will elaborate on the impact of IVF policy on fertility from four aspects.
1. Restrictions on sex selection of infants
IVF technology has opened up a way to choose gender. For some families, this seems to be a good opportunity to meet personal expectations and needs. However, many countries have strict restrictions on baby sex selection. Such restrictions are intended to prevent gender imbalance and abuse of gender selection. Although IVF technology itself does not lead to gender imbalance, excessive gender selection may lead to inequality in social rights and interests. Therefore, the IVF policy restricts the gender selection of infants to maintain social fairness and balance.
In China, the IVF policy stipulates that sex selection is allowed only under special circumstances, such as the risk of genetic diseases. This policy restriction restricts the application of IVF technology in gender selection, but it also lays the foundation for social equality and equity.
2. Supervision of IVF technology
IVF technology belongs to the high-tech field of medicine, involving many ethical and moral issues. Therefore, countries have regulated the use of IVF technology. The IVF policy stipulates the relevant laws and procedures to ensure the safety and legality of technology.
For example, in the United States, IVF technology is uniformly guided and supervised by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). The organization has developed a series of ethical guidelines to ensure that hospitals and doctors follow relevant policies and provide protection for patients affected by IVF technology.
3. Help for infertile couples
IVF technology is an important means for infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams. Some countries' IVF policies encourage and help infertile couples to carry out IVF process. The government has provided corresponding policy support and financial assistance to make IVF technology more accessible to more couples.
For example, in the UK, the National Health Service provides public health insurance for couples affected by IVF technology. This means that couples can accept the IVF process in the national hospital and get financial support. Such policies encourage and help more couples to realize their reproductive dreams.
4. Genetic disease screening and infant health security
IVF technology can screen genetic diseases to reduce the transmission of genetic diseases among infants. The IVF policy stipulates the screening criteria and procedures for genetic diseases to protect the health of infants.
For example, in Australia, the Reproductive and Embryological Association of Australia (RTAC) has set strict screening guidelines. Hospitals must screen couples for genetic diseases in accordance with these guidelines to ensure the health of infants.
summary
The IVF policy plays an important role in influencing fertility. The IVF policy aims to maintain social equity and personal health through restrictions on infant sex selection, supervision of IVF technology, assistance to infertile couples, and provisions on genetic disease screening and infant health security. Although different countries have different policies, on the whole, the IVF policy has promoted the development and application of IVF technology and provided more fertility possibilities for infertile couples.
