Sperm and Oocyte Banks: A Comparative Study
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In recent decades, the advent of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has led to the establishment of banks for the freezing of human embryos and sperm as a medical intervention to treat infertility. The utilization of these banks has raised both legitimate and illegitimate concerns. This research aims to explore this issue, beginning with the concept of embryo banks and their types, the legal prohibitions associated with their use, and ultimately providing a legal ruling on the matter.
The study concluded that there are two types of embryo banks:
1. A commercial type prevalent in non-Muslim countries, which operates purely for profit and does not adhere to ethical and legal guidelines in the freezing and utilization of frozen embryos. Scholars unanimously agree on the prohibition of this type.
2. A egitimate type that adheres to legal and ethical standards in the freezing and handling of embryos, with differing opinions on its ruling. This type must be strictly limited to the couple, avoiding potential legal issues such as the mixing of lineage. Scholars have agreed that this is the only permissible scenario.
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