Korean J Reprod Med.  2009 Sep;36(3):209-218.

Disposition of Cryopreserved Embryos Generated before the Year of 2005

• Lee GH
• Choi YM

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To analyze current issues and to propose alternatives for "the cryopreserved embryos generated before 2005".
METHODS
The differences in attitude among the stakeholders such as sperm donors, oocyte donors, and IVF clinics were presupposed. We want to forecast the impediments which occur inevitably in the process of "getting the informed consent" and "discarding the cryopreserved embryos generated before 2005".
RESULTS
Even though there is a specific guideline for "the cryopreserved embryos generated before 2005" at Novemebr 23, 2006, no consensus about the process related to "getting the informed consent" has been made.
CONCLUSION
Unavoidably, it seems to be entering a period of massive discard of "the cryopreserved embryos generated before 2005". This is actually opposed to the intent of the Bioethics and Safety Act, which is to protect human dignity and prevent harm to human beings. We have to make reasonable due process to determine the destiny of "the cryopreserved embryos generated before 2005".

Keyword

The Bioethics and Safety Act; Massive discard; Cryopreserved embryos; 2005

MeSH Terms

Bioethics
Civil Rights
Consensus
Embryonic Structures
Humans
Oocytes
Personhood
Spermatozoa
Tissue Donors