Regarding infertility treatments: Do people really believe this?
aimee_id asked:
I was looking back at a question someone else asked and this was one of the responses:
“I think its selfish to force procreation on a body that clearly cannot conceave naturally, just because medical science says you can. Theres allot of stuff that science makes possible, but that doesn’t make it right.”
Do people really actually feel this way, or is this person trying to be controversial because words don’t even begin to describe how appalling I find this statement.
Dusti
I was looking back at a question someone else asked and this was one of the responses:
“I think its selfish to force procreation on a body that clearly cannot conceave naturally, just because medical science says you can. Theres allot of stuff that science makes possible, but that doesn’t make it right.”
Do people really actually feel this way, or is this person trying to be controversial because words don’t even begin to describe how appalling I find this statement.
Dusti
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:19 am
Emmanuel
that is absurd. no, i don’t feel that way.
February 6th, 2010 at 3:24 am
Jason
i agree with what they say and it has nothing to with religion bc i have none. its bc i have seen the result of ifv in treatment centers all over my state. 95%of the kids in treatment are either adopted or results of ivf. from my experience people that cant have kids not only lack the ability to make them but to raise them as well.
just my experience.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Lessie
I think it depends…
If we’re talking about a young couple that is desperate to have a family…ok…well I guess a little help is ok.
If we’re talking about a 63 year old woman who put her career first and wants children now…then no I don’t think it’s ok and science shouldn’t facilitate it.
If we’re talking about someone that is intentionally trying to make themselves a freak show and have a litter to make money like Nadya Sulemon…then no it’s not ok
It totally depends on the situation in my opinion.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:47 am
Debbi
Of course people think that, people think all kinds of things, you do not have to agree. It is rational to some irrational to others. It is not a crazy thought, it is that persons opinion.
February 8th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Corinna
Thats ridiculous.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Ramon
No, I do not think that most people feel that way. It is natural and healthy to want to procreate and science has made it possible for many people who otherwise would not have had the chance.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Deane
I find that statement appalling as well. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant right now and we have to use medication to help us conceive because I do not ovulate on my own. About 5 years ago my body stopped ovulating due to my PCOS. Does this make me someone who can not raise children? Absolutely not. I love children and can not wait to have one of my own. Anyone who thinks in that way is very judge mental and does not understand or know what it is like to be a woman who can not conceive naturally!!
February 16th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Liana
That’s aboslutely ridiculous!!
I’m sure this person would feel very differently if THEY couldnt have children naturally.
My sister & her husband are finally pregnant after a 6 year battle with fertility treatments including her third try at IVF and now that she’s pregnant without a doubt she was made to be a mum.
February 16th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Chery
i would go with a a person with no conscious trying to get a rise outta people. utter ignorance. people like that should be ignored at all costs.
February 17th, 2010 at 2:51 am
Rhea
They could just be trying to be controversial, stupid, ignorant, or all three.
Our bodies are very complex, and everyone is so different, i don’t think its fair to say someone shouldn’t have a child, just because their body isn’t cooperating.
Science also keeps people alive who would otherwise die, that seems right to me.