Health
Analysis – Surrogate motherhood in Ukraine: The rise or decline of a lucrative international market?
Veronika Siegl (University of Bern)
Abstract
International surrogacy in Ukraine has become a booming industry for German couples for years. This article describes this development [more…]
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The list of countries where surrogacy is legal is expanding every year. In 2015, main destinations for commercial surrogacy, such as India, Nepal, Thailand and Mexico, banned this practice for foreigners. However, global demand for surrogacy is not decreasing. [more…]
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Reproductive medicine industry is a big business but what are emotional, physical and financial expenses of infertile couples?
According to the World Health Organization, 21% of couples of reproductive age suffers from infertility in the world. IVF using donor eggs is the only chance to become a mother for many women with gynecological pathology or genetic abnormalities.
Infertility may lead mankind to the verge of extinction. It sounds as a trailer to a thriller movie, still it’s true. Nowadays each 5th couple in the world is infertile and unable to reproduce. The 21st century and infertile human race battle to survive with immense hope for new life. Regular reports of international medical organizations and committees confirm that year after year infertility gains pace all over the world.
Surrogacy has been a reason for stormy discussion over the world for a long time. Many European countries still can’t make ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) legal according to religious and ethical reasons. Infertile couples respect laws of their countries and look for different solutions for their fertility issues where it is legal.
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