It is troubling. I was glued to the tube, wondering what the future holds in store for us all. Why it is so important to be a parent and what are the consequences of these assisted reproduction technologies on the couple, the child and society. The pain and suffering of infertility is VERY real, but as much as we need to understand these technologies we also need to understand this society that puts so much emphasis on parenthood, at almost any price and, so very little on the lack there of. It is our duty as human beings, and christians if that is your faith.
Most infertile couples can achieve pregnancy through much less complex measures.
Most of the technology discussed in the program was for poeple who have tried literally everything else. It accounts for a small number of infertile couples. Most of the technology to help infertile couples is not controvercial at all and considered quite normal and ethical. As one-half of an infertile couple who adopted a wonderful baby, I have to wonder why couples put themselves through the emotional agony, the physical minefield and the financial black hole of these advanced infertility treatments. The point is that one's child need not be genetically related to fulfill all the promise, and the heartache, of complete parenthood.