As advances in fertility treatments lead to higher success rates in IVF, many couples find themselves in a predicament regarding the surplus embryos created during the process. Ciara Cashen's experience after her fourth IVF cycle highlights the emotional and ethical complexities of deciding the fate of her 15 remaining embryos, which she considers her child's siblings. This scenario is becoming more common, but the lack of clear legal guidelines complicates decision-making for many families, forcing them into a challenging moral landscape concerning their 'embabies.'
Many couples who undergo IVF are left with surplus embryos, leading to difficult decisions about their future as advancements in fertility science increase success rates.
Ciara Cashen, after her fourth IVF round, is left contemplating the fate of her 15 stored embryos, viewing them as her child's siblings.
The growing success of fertility science is prompting emotional dilemmas for couples, as they must navigate their options for ‘embabies’ amid existing legal uncertainties.
With fertility techniques improving, more couples find themselves in a legal blackhole, unsure about how to ethically and legally manage surplus embryos.
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