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Infertility: An Evaluation Of Treatment Modalities And Ethical Considerations, Elise Ferenczy
Infertility: An Evaluation Of Treatment Modalities And Ethical Considerations, Elise Ferenczy
Senior Honors Theses
This thesis reviews a variety of options for treatment of infertility, along with ethical considerations for each. The basis for ethical concerns will be primarily a biblical worldview, as the goal is to support Christian couples in decisions regarding infertility treatment. The biblical worldview is outlined to provide readers with an understanding of its core principles, and the Bible is used as the primary source for ethical discussion. The most common etiologies of infertility are outlined, followed by treatment modalities grouped by category. While some modalities present very few ethical concerns, others require careful consideration in many regards. Many of …