What should we do with donated embryos that may be genetically affected?

Sheryl de Lacey; R J Norman

doi:10.1093/humrep/deh225

What should we do with donated embryos that may be genetically affected?

Hum Reprod. 2004 May;19(5):1065-8. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deh225. Epub 2004 Apr 7.

Authors

Sheryl de Lacey¹, R J Norman

Affiliation

¹ Reproductive Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005. sheryl.delacey@adelaide.edu.au

PMID: 15070875
DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deh225

Abstract

The ethical and legal issues arising from genetic screening in embryo donation are discussed in relation to two recent cases where embryos with uncertain genetic health were offered for donation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Embryo Disposition / ethics*
Genetic Diseases, Inborn / epidemiology
Genetic Diseases, Inborn / prevention & control*
Genetic Testing*
Humans
Risk Factors
Wrongful Life*