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Reflections on appropriately liberalizing ART for groups requiring special attention in China

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Purpose

The continuous advancement of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and the evolving attitudes towards marriage and fertility among the general public have led to an increasing number of groups requiring special attention (GRSA) desiring to fulfill their reproductive needs through these technologies. These groups include single women (including single mothers without children), same-sex couples, and women in high-risk occupations, among others. The purpose of this paper is to explore the feasibility of appropriately liberalizing ART for GRSA.

Methods

This paper discusses the advantages of a moderate liberalization of ART for GRSA from two perspectives: a theoretical basis and a practical significance level. It also analyzes the current constraints on liberalizing ART and presents suggestions for moderate liberalization.

Results

The moderate liberalization of ART can provide technical support for respecting and realizing the reproductive freedom of GRSA, which has certain theoretical and practical significance. However, it is also subject to constraints.

Conclusion

We call for government to keep pace with the times, based on the current stage of political, economic, and social development, to further recognize and protect citizens’ reproductive rights, prioritize the practical needs of the public, and explore policies and regulations for gradually loosening the restrictions on ART for GRSA.

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Dong, X., Sun, W., Du, P. et al. Reflections on appropriately liberalizing ART for groups requiring special attention in China. J Assist Reprod Genet (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-024-03184-9

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