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This significant development in reproductive Technology created a great need for the establishment of
Louise to determine who can and cannot gain access to IVF and GIFT.
( gamete Intra - fallopian tube transfer)
In vitro Fertilisation is Latin for "in Glass".
In Vitro Fertilisation, which throughout this essay will be represented by IVF, is one type of reproductive
technology.
The practice of IVF involves the removal of male and female gametes that are fused together outside of the
body and the Zygote (fertilised ova) is then implanted into the uterus in the hope that implantation will
occur.
In order for this to occur the male usual is expected to produce sperm through masturbation, which that
itself is considered to violate the unitive and procreative meaning of the conjugal act.
IVF was originally used by couples experiencing difficulty in conceiving children due to a blockage in the
fallopian tubes.
The new reproductive technology allows pregnancy to occur without the process of the conjugal act.
This radical split in the dual functions of the conjugal act is what the church sees as wrong.
In response to the challenge faced by the Catholic church in regard to IVF, the church has issued three
documents stating their objective to the IVF treatment.
The encyclical Humane Vitae emphasised the question that birth and death involve more than just
biological facts, raising the question of 'just because we can, does it mean we ought?" Humane Vitae states
clearly that IVF techniques Violate the unitive and procreative meaning of the conjugal act required to have
a child.
Domun Vitae strongly clarified and reaffirmed the catholic teaching on the issue of reproductive medical
research.
Domun Vitae brings to light the rights of the child who are the ones who require the most protection. It
also expresses the extreme concern for the well being and welfare of excess embryos.
Pope John Paul 11 appeals to the worlds scientific authorities to 'halt the production of human embryos!"
One new technology begins to distort the meaning of the conjugal act.
Factors that effected the response of the church is the issue that the child becomes a commodity rather than
being loved by its genetic parents.
The gospel teaches that those least capable of protection are those most worthy.
The understanding and compassion the church is expressed to those unable to have children and feels
sympathy for them.
In terms of the churches response in relation to the society, despite the stance of the church, these
reproductive methods have led to various kinds of civil legislation that govern the procedures.
In1995 a new infertility treatment act was passed, bringing the teaching of the church closer to society.
The church has also came into sharp conflict with the ethics of the modern western culture.