Review:
Assisted Reproductive Technology
overall review score: 4.5
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Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) refers to medical procedures used to help individuals or couples achieve pregnancy by means other than natural conception.
Key Features
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
- Zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)
Pros
- Helps individuals/couples overcome infertility
- Allows for genetic screening of embryos
- Can be used by same-sex couples or single parents to have children
Cons
- Expensive and not always covered by insurance
- Ethical concerns surrounding use of ART, such as designer babies and genetic selection