The two questions which come up with this case are – Should fertility treatment be given the status of a human right? At what stage do we consider the embryo a ‘person’? Read more
In countries where child can be informed what would you consider the best age at which it should be done? Read more
In India there is no fixed sum for donors. Do we need to define donor compensation in terms of a fixed amount? Read more
In recent developments of surrogacy and ART regulations in India should a public opinion be sought like UK did and is India ready for such democracy in ART? Read more
In countries where child can be informed about donor what would you consider the best age at which it should be done. Read more
In India there is no fixed sum for donors. Do we need to define donor compensation in terms of a fixed amount? Read more
In recent developments of surrogacy and ART regulations in India should a public opinion be sought like UK did and is India ready for such democracy in ART? Read more
A sister or mother can be a surrogate for a sister or daughter. A sister being a surrogate for her brother raises strong ethical questions What are your views? Read more
A sister or mother can be a surrogate for a sister or daughter. A sister being a surrogate for her brother raises strong ethical questions What are your views? Read more
A sister or mother can be a surrogate for a sister or daughter. A sister being a surrogate for her brother raises strong ethical questions What are your views keeping this case in mind? Read more
Do same sex couples and single individual come under the definition of infertility and is insurance cover justified for ART in these situations in countries where there is insurance for infertility? Read more
Do same sex couples and single couples come under the definition of infertility and is insurance coverage justified for ART in these situations in countries which cover infertility with insurance? Read more
To what extent should a regulatory body be allowed to interfere with clinical decisions of an ART clinic? Read more
ICMR has given guidelines that when 7 eggs are available for each, sharing should be allowed. However, it is not just the quantity of eggs which decides the outcome but also the quality. Does it mean that it is ICSI for all in egg sharing to omit GV and MI oocytes from the count of 7? Read more
Should egg sharing be allowed or is it exploitation? Question: ICMR has given guidelines that when 7 eggs are available for each, sharing should be allowed. However, it is not just the quantity of eggs which decides the outcome but also the quality. Does it mean that it is ICSI for all in egg sharing to omit GV and MI oocytes from the count of 7? Read more
Do stringent ART laws give fuel to desperate and wrong measures and should ART laws be more compassionate? Read more
ICMR has given guidelines that when 7 eggs are available for each, sharing should be allowed. However, it is not just the quantity of eggs which decides the outcome but also the quality. Does it mean that it is ICSI for all in egg sharing to omit GV and MI oocytes from the count of 7? Read more
Would such a woman be considered a surrogate for her own oocytes if she decides to have a child at a later stage and would she come under the laws defined for surrogates as far as age and parity are concern.In my opinion such woman should not be considered as a surrogate if she decides to have a child with her own oocytes at a later stage. Hence, she should not come under the laws defined for surrogates. Read more
Like with adoption should it be important to ensure that commissioning parents are capable of bringing up the child by ruling out alcoholism, addictions, sexual offence history, and lack of family support. Considering the above two cases – Is it important to do a background check of criminal records for all the foreigners availing ART, just as it is required now that they must produce proof of marriage for 2 years. Read more
Recent modifications of surrogacy rules for foreigners allows only couples married for 2 years to access facilities of ART as it is felt that a stable marriage is necessary. Should single parent surrogacy be allowed when live in couples and gays are not allowed? Or should the rules be modified to also allow live in and gays the access to this treatment.For me as a clinician, treatment means not only giving them a healthy child , but also ensure a stable future with proper social and psychological development of the born child. Whenever a single parent comes, we are not sure of their marital status or preferences. Hence I am not comfortable in treating them. Read more
Like with adoption should it be important to ensure that commissioning parents are capable of bringing up the child by ruling out alcoholism, addictions, sexual offence history, and lack of family support. Considering the above two cases – Is it important to do a background check of criminal records for all foreigners availing ART, just as it is required now that they must produce proof of marriage for 2 years. I agree that a history of criminal record and or delinquent behavior needs to be taken from all prospective parents requesting adoption or surrogacy, especially the foreign nationals. However, this should be an ethical and moral duty of the ART center rather then a statutory obligation. Doctors are expert healers and to certain extent “detectives” but not policemen. Welfare of the children born through ART has to be a considered. Read more
Recent modifications of surrogacy rules for foreigners allows only couples married for 2 years to access facilities of ART as it is felt that a stable marriage is necessary. Should single parent surrogacy be allowed when live in couples and gays are not allowed? Or should the rules be modified to also allow live in and gays the access to this treatment. As of today the Indian law as well as Indian society does not accept Gays and Lesbian marriages and even live- in- couples are not considered married. ART and adoption are allowed to single parent by law but society still has to accept the reality. The law regarding two years of marriage before surrogacy for foreign nationals can’t be applied to Indians because of the inherent contradictions. Primary concern is the welfare of children which not only depends upon good parenting but also the peers and the society the child grows with. Read more
Would such a woman be considered a surrogate for her own oocytes if she decides to have a child at a later stage and would she come under the laws defined for surrogates as far as age and parity are concerned? Read more
Recent modifications of surrogacy rules for foreigners allows only couples married for 2 years to access facilities of ART as it is felt that a stable marriage is necessary. Should single parent surrogacy be allowed when live in couples and gays are not allowed? Or should the rules be modified to also allow live in and gays the access to this treatment.? Read more
The two questions which come up with this case are-should fertility treatment be given the status of a human right? At what stage do we consider the embryo a ‘person’? Read more
What are the implications if a biological father becomes a psychological parent and should a known donor be allowed to seek access to a child that he is biologically related to, even if he is not the legal father? Read more
Should fertility treatment be given the status of a human right? At what stage do we consider the embryo a ‘person’? Read more