08-17-2015, 06:32 PM
(08-17-2015, 05:35 PM)Brownshoe Wrote: The ones that were not successfully implanted died of natural causes, because not all fertilized eggs are able to implant themselves into the womb. The ones that did not develop into blastocyst were due to an irregularity in the sperm or egg which is also normal in nature, and they rarely implant in the womb thus dieing of natural causes.
That is a reasonable answer.
Quote:If she agreed to having that procedure done then yes. If she agreed to it then nothing is being forced on her.
She only gave consent to a single embryo transfer. Any additional embryo transfer would be forced upon her without giving consent again.
Quote:Maybe the doctor should reduce the number of ovum that they fertilize, and inject. If something has a health risk to the mother that's an exception.
I think you mean the doctors should reduce the number of embryos they implant. They can implant one embryo or multiple embryos. The decision is individualized. Each technique has its advantages and disadvantages. Patients make informed decisions based upon the information and guidance of their doctors and their own consciences. Those decisions involve the patients and the doctors. Not you or me or anyone else in this thread.
Quote:The doctors should only fertilize the amount of ovum that they will be using.
That isn't possible with every technique. IVF is very expensive and some couples may only be able to afford one chance to have a child. They should be able to make informed decisions for themselves. Not chose from a list of choices you approved.
These are just a few of the moral complexities couples have to face. In addition, we do prenatal genetic testing such as a triple screen for birth defects. The triple screen can yield false negative results so an amniocentesis can be performed to further assess any abnormal results. If the amniocentesis confirms the abnormality, couples are faced with the decision to continue the pregnancy knowing the child has a defect which may not be compatible with life or may prevent a "normal" life or choose to terminate the pregnancy. There are no right or wrong answers. There are only the best answers they can make at that time for them based upon their values, morals, and beliefs. Not mine. Not yours. Ultimately, my wife and I chose not to have the triple screen done because if it was abnormal there is a small chance the amniocentesis could terminate a pregnancy. We decided the risk of the amniocentesis (termination of the pregnancy) was greater than the benefit of knowing if the triple screen results were truly abnormal. If the results were abnormal we would then need to decide what to do with that information; terminate the pregnancy or make the best of a bad situation. We decided we would make the best of the situation regardless. That was the best decision for us. It may not be the best decision for someone else. But, I don't believe I have the right to tell others what decisions they should make in similar circumstances.
