The Controversy of IVF Contest
If you are couples who’ve been struggling for a baby, would you compete with other couples in an essay contest to win a free IVF procedure?
Here’s the story. I read about this fertility issue today. Three local couples have won a contest held by an Albany clinic to get free IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) procedures.
However, this contest, according to a specialist in bio-ethics, is unethical and unfair.
The procedure itself is very pricey, which costs $10,000 per attempt.
It’s the second time Albany IVF has done this essay contest. The first couple in 2003 now has twins. You can read it more here.
So, still with the same question above… Would you join the contest instead of the controversy?
August 24th, 2006 at 5:07 am
[…] Hi, Sunnie… This is my first visit here. I’m sorry that you’re sick. Hmm, have you done another pregnancy test after the last one? I think it’s not wrong to have another one in the next several days. The first one could be wrong (I hope so).. Talking about fertility, I’m a bit curious about what moms think on the IVF contest held by an Albany clinic, especially moms who’ve been struggling to have a baby.I wrote a little about it in my blog: The Controversy of IVF Contest. Maybe you’d like to share your opinion there. Thanks a lot, dear…Hope you get better soon. Love,Adwina […]
August 24th, 2006 at 3:11 pm
If I had an opportunity to have my IVF cycles paid for by someone else, and all I had to do was write an essay, I would do it. IVF cost a lot of money, so if I can save my money for when I do have my kids, that would be great. I wish more clinics offered free IVF cycles to those who really can’t afford it.
August 24th, 2006 at 6:29 pm
[…] That was a long, touching story, New Mama. Now I hope Henry is in a very good health and lives as a very smart little boy. Talking about fertility, I’m a bit curious about what moms think on the IVF contest held by an Albany clinic, especially moms who’ve been struggling to have a baby.I wrote a little about it in my blog: The Controversy of IVF Contest. Maybe you’d like to share your opinion there. Thanks a lot, dear… Kisses to your cute Henry :). Happy belated birthday to him… What a beautiful boy! I love the pics :)Love,Adwina […]
August 24th, 2006 at 9:54 pm
I’m not sure how I feel about the ethics of holding a contest and choosing the winner based on who seems the most worthy. However, I certainly would have loved the chance to have our IVF done for free. It didn’t bankrupt us, but it wasn’t something we could really afford to be doing (though we did it anyway!).
I sort of agree with the guy who said it’s pro bono work, and it’s their prerogative how they offer it. They don’t *have* to do offer free IVF to *anyone.*
September 1st, 2006 at 9:44 am
[…] Hi, Heather… This is my first visit here. Nice to know you…Talking about fertility, I’m a bit curious about what moms think on the IVF contest held by an Albany clinic, especially moms who’ve been struggling to have a baby.I wrote a little about it in my blog: The Controversy of IVF Contest. Maybe you’d like to share your opinion there. Thanks a lot, dear…Love,Adwina […]
May 20th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
[…] Hi, Mary Ellen… This is my first visit here. Thank you for sharing all your stories. Talking about fertility, I’m a bit curious about what moms think on the IVF contest held by an Albany clinic, especially moms who’ve been struggling to have a baby.I wrote a little about it in my blog: The Controversy of IVF Contest. Maybe you’d like to share your opinion there. Thanks a lot, dear…And have a wonderful trip! I hope those signs are good news for you and Steve :)Love,Adwina […]