Nosidal, Eskit G.

The Frozen Embryo

I have learned that frozen embryos and humans creating a complete pre-embryo
or embryo outside the body of its mother are a thing since 1970. Freezing embryos,
Vitro fertilization, and other technical ways to reproduce a baby are not natural.
However, it is hopeful for those who are childless and have issues with getting
pregnant. Some of us' perception of success is having a healthy and complete family
with offspring. Unfortunately, some of us cannot bear a child.

There are positive and negative ethical principles for these technical ways of
reproduction. The autonomy of patients that decides to take this action is to be
respected by the doctors and staff that are in the operation. Though I have read that the
embryos are frozen are treated like things and properties owned. Thus, some are not
donating to do a good deed but for money gained from giving your gametes. It is an
act of infidelity in terms of disrespect for the child for getting treated like a thing. And
though it is hopeful for childless couples, I cannot hide the fact that it is not natural.
Some might have issues when growing. But if these operations are successful in every
way, I will support it because everyone that wants a family and an offspring should
also feel to have one.

Reference:

Shirley D. Howell, the Frozen Embryo: Scholarly Theories, Case Law, and Proposed State
Regulation, 14 DePaul J. Health Care L. 407 (2013)