Blurring the line between life and death: a review of the psychological and ethical concerns related to posthumous-assisted reproduction.

Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care

a Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago , IL , USA ;

Published: October 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • Posthumous-assisted reproduction (PAR) is a way for people to have kids after their partner has died, and some think it’s a good idea while others don’t.
  • It can be done for both men and women, and has been done before, but there are important ethical questions about what's right for everyone involved.
  • There are also psychological worries for the people using PAR and their families, so getting help from a counselor before starting the process is really important.

Article Abstract

Posthumous-assisted reproduction (PAR), though viewed unfavourably by some, is desirable to many individuals whose partners die prior to the completion of family building. PAR is technically feasible for males and females both pre- and post-mortem and these procedures have previously been completed on numerous occasions. However, such treatment is associated with three primary ethical concerns: autonomy; beneficence; and justice for the living, the deceased, and the soon-to-be conceived. Further, there are many psychological risks of PAR which may affect all involved parties. As such, early psychological counselling of patients and surviving family members is warranted.

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