. It can be a psychologically stressful time for the parents to be especially if they are unsuccessful. This procedure is also not guaranteed to end in a successful pregnancy. There are instances in which there is a risk of abnormal pregnancy, miscarriage, or premature delivery. Couples who decided to partake in this procedure are counseled in making sure that they understand the risks involved and the outcomes if one does become pregnant. Throughout this paper we will discuss the pros and cons of IVF and the advancements of IVF since it was first introduced 25 years ago.
             Argument 1- Why in vitro fertilization is beneficial.
             Infertility is widespread: about 7% of married couples in the United States are unable to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse (Purdy, 2001, Bioethics of New Assisted Reproduction). In Vitro Fertilization is used when a women has irreparably damaged fallopian
             tubes. Using this, attempts to fertilize the egg outside her body. In vitro fertilization can help women with hopelessly blocked fallopian
             tubes to become pregnant (Purdy, 2001, Bioethics of New Assisted Reproduction). In addition, in vitro fertilization could lower the costs
             associated with the use of advanced assisted reproductive technology (Teays&Purdy, 2001, Bioethics,Justice,&Health Care,p.648).Currently, the number of in vitro fertilization procedures that can be performed by 100 heath-care workers is about 1,000 per year. Any implication of medical and laboratory procedures that could improve results would decrease the number of healthcare workers needed and ultimately lower the cost per procedure (Teays&Purdy, 2001, Bioethics,Justice,&Health Care,p648).
             Argument 2- why is in vitro fertilization beneficial.
             IVF has many benefits for couples who have tried to conceive a child of their own and have little or no success. IVF takes nature into the laboratory and gives a helping hand with th...