In- Vitro Fertilization (IVF) may be an option for many mothers who have difficulties with their reproductive organs. There are five stages for IVF. The first stage is ovarian stimulation. In order to extract the eggs, the eggs need to be prepared. The eggs are first examined by multiple blood tests. …show more content…
But many people also disagree with the procedures regarding to IVF. In 1971, the Supreme Court allowed abortion nationwide through Roe v. Wade. This stirred up more controversy for the advocates of anti-abortion. The fetal research proposal was only a couple years after, so the anti-abortionists were against the destruction of eggs.Because they argued that eggs shouldn’t be used for experimental purposes. There was a controversy that abortion was bad for a woman 's mental and physical health. Doe V. Bolton issued on the same day as Roe V. Wade, said that “ for a woman’s health, all factors -physical, emotional, psychological, familial, and the woman’s age are relevant to the wellbeing of the patient. All these factors may relate to health” (Alberta Rose, 2011). Even today, the Los Angeles Times has noted “ the longstanding tug-of-war between science and other forces in society--in this case the vocal and highly political anti-abortion movement.” Although throughout the research process for IVF,many say that resources are being abused or used inappropriately,But the research has also lead to great discoveries. If the doctors in the 1800s didn’t have the donor eggs to research, there would not be such a developed system for infertile women to try and become pregnant. By using eggs for research nowadays, scientists are able to further benefit not only the OB/GYN unit, but other medical units. “Cell lines prepared from …show more content…
According to research, people over 35 experience a significant decline in fertility.The technology and treatment used in IVF have a better effect on younger woman because of the efficiency of the process. In 2000, 1,017,806 mothers gave birth between the ages of 20 and 24. But in 2012, there was a significant decrease with only 916,811 mothers who gave birth within the same age group. However, in that same year, 1,013,416 mothers gave birth from the ages of 30 to 34 (CDC, Mathews). With ten year difference it is harder to have pregnancy because with age, the number of eggs produced