Before we break out the torches and pitchforks
let us consider: What usually happens to supernumerary IVF embryos?
After successful IVF birth, 7-15 leftover embryos consisting of 4-6 cells are left over.
1) They can be cryo-stored for an annual fee.
2) Compassionately transferred; means inserted into the uterus at a time when pregnancy is not expected, and the embryo is expelled during menstrual cycle. Very expensive.
3) Tossed into the trash bin without ceremony.
4) Tossed into the trash bin after a ceremony.
5) Donated to another couple. If the donators can cope with the idea that they have offspring out there being raised by others for better or for worse.
6) Donate to research.
7) Have the embryo shipped to them in a can.
There is no standardized protocol. The jewelry option would seem to be akin to a relative's ashes in an urn over the fire place.
References:
Discarding IVF embryos: reporting on global practices
Making Decisions About Remaining Embryos
let us consider: What usually happens to supernumerary IVF embryos?
After successful IVF birth, 7-15 leftover embryos consisting of 4-6 cells are left over.
1) They can be cryo-stored for an annual fee.
2) Compassionately transferred; means inserted into the uterus at a time when pregnancy is not expected, and the embryo is expelled during menstrual cycle. Very expensive.
3) Tossed into the trash bin without ceremony.
4) Tossed into the trash bin after a ceremony.
5) Donated to another couple. If the donators can cope with the idea that they have offspring out there being raised by others for better or for worse.
6) Donate to research.
7) Have the embryo shipped to them in a can.
There is no standardized protocol. The jewelry option would seem to be akin to a relative's ashes in an urn over the fire place.
References:
Discarding IVF embryos: reporting on global practices
Making Decisions About Remaining Embryos
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