Frozen Embryo's For Adoption
For couples undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) a number of healthy
embryos are left over after insemination. Fertility experts and physicians
urge that couples with extra healthy embryos freeze them for later use. Some
however are never used, and are now available for adoption to infertile
couples.
ABC news in Houston said, "It works like a regular adoption. The cost is
born by the recipient. They pay about $5,000 for the application and $10,000
to $15,000 to transport the frozen embryos and for medical treatments
leading to implantation. There's no cost to the donor, and no profit -- at
least monetarily."
Often times we see couples donate their embryos after their own IVF
treatments, but with embryo adoption the donor couple can actually choose
who gets their embryo. That way they can develop relationships and keep in
touch with the child and the family.
Posted by Tala on 5/21/2009 2:53:09 PM
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