Fertility Reforms in Croatia
It seems like fertility is making news all over the world. The Associated
Foreign Press reported today that a long awaited fertility bill about In
Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Croatia is being reviewed by parliament. The
bill has been disputed for years by the Catholic Church and the conservative
population in the country. The Health Minister announced that the new law
would appease both sides of the party, the bill would only allow married
women to undergo IVF, and would permit children conceived from IVF to know
who their biological parents are when they turn 18.
The Associated Foreign Press said, "At the same time, the legislation
contains "liberal" provisions allowing egg and sperm donations, the minister
added. Under the new law, a child conceived by a donated egg or sperm would
be able to obtain information about his or her biological parents once
turning 18. Such a provision was already condemned by local parents
organisation RODA, which warned it could discourage potential donors."
Sources say that nearly 3,000 Croatian women suffer from infertility
annually, resulting in a necessary infertility industry in the country.
Even if there are slightly more stringent laws surrounding the treatments,
it is still vital they are offered for residents.
Posted by Tala on 6/1/2009 1:05:21 PM
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