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Fertility laws under the spotlight
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Opinions, are rather like arseholes in that everyone has got one, especially regarding parenting.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act was passed in 1990 and is now being reviewed under public consultation.
Matters taken into consideration include internet sperm banks, assisted reproductive treatment for single women and gay couples and embryo screening etc.
Story here
Thoughts?
I'm glad it's up for review given that it has advanced quite a bit in 15 years, and raises some interesting ethical questions. I'm still trying to gather my thoughts on the specific issues raised, but I'd be interested in the views of others.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act was passed in 1990 and is now being reviewed under public consultation.
Matters taken into consideration include internet sperm banks, assisted reproductive treatment for single women and gay couples and embryo screening etc.
Story here
Thoughts?
I'm glad it's up for review given that it has advanced quite a bit in 15 years, and raises some interesting ethical questions. I'm still trying to gather my thoughts on the specific issues raised, but I'd be interested in the views of others.
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Just a couple.
1> How can they refer to internet purchased sperms as "fresh"?
2> It's about time that this law was reviewed. Any law which is impacted on by technological advances should have a five year limit on it IMHO.
I can see the idea behind it, and it isn't a distasteful one, but the whole idea that one or two people can decide who is to be a parent is rather horrifying. It's so open to abuse and eugenics.
The Miracle of Tupperware?
Actually, what does constitute 'fresh' sperm? Edjaculated there and then, or can it keep for an hour or two? I'd presume all the internet samples are sent frozen?
We could do an experiment...
1. I'll send some by post later today. Should get to you on Friday.
2. I'll deliver some personally on Friday.
You can decide which is fresher...
Me too. Unless the same rules are going to be applied to everyone who wants kids...
Of course, there is another option.
The Govt could mind their own fucking business.
Cunts.
A clinic's study found that both fresh and frozen sperm were equally effective for IVF. Tasty
Sounds like my kind of party. Will I have to pick out keys from a pot or something?
Doesn't surprise me, funnily enough.
Actually that has me wondering. Is it defrost at room temperature for 2 hours before use, or can you uke them in the microwave if you forget?
15 seconds on medium, or until golden brown.
No, seriously, I'm really quite curious about how this works too
My neighbour has one of them too. In fact I could ask his wife if she'll provide the music. Apparently she's a "player"...
Ever get the feeling that you know too many terms?
No, not Golden Brown, that's how you end up with David Dickenson/Des O'Connor.
Another thought. It's possible to freeze an embryo - I think - so why not a fully grown baby...
Post-natal planning or postponement of parenthood :yes: (try saying that after a few beers).
I'm sure there's room in the deep freeze as long as you account for the turkey. And get neither mixed up.
Talk about knocking one off on demand...
More about designer babies, as per the link really.
I was thinking about popping to Tesco, see if I couldn't get us a female version of the models we already have.
Worth noting that the Sale of Goods Act would apply, so refunds available...
You can actually say cunt without the italic these days MoK
:grump:
Now where's the fun in that? It's like buying a beer on your 18th birthday...