Category Assisted Reproduction

The Truth about Mitochondrial Replacement

Françoise Baylis disputes popular descriptions of mitochondrial replacement as much needed treatment to avoid the birth of children ‘born to suffer’.

Kudos to Quebec IVF Docs for Reducing the # of Multiple Pregnancies

Françoise Baylis reviews some of the proposed changes to public funding of IVF in Quebec and explains why these changes will not increase the multiple pregnancy rate.

Is Cross-border Egg Donation Exploitative?

Monique Deveaux highlights some ethical concerns with cross-border egg ‘donation’.

The Imperative Character of ‘Social’ Egg Freezing

Kylie Baldwin raises concerns about the potentially coercive nature of ‘social’ egg freezing.

Provincial Funding Of IVF Should Be Restricted On The Basis of Income

Vida Panitch argues that the Quebec government should pay for IVF for those with biological or social infertility, but only for those who can’t afford it.