: IVF in healthy couples for the sole purpose of twins - do you find it insulting?

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  • I need assisted conception and DO NOT find it insulting

    38 12.03%
  • I need assisted conception and DO find it insulting

    75 23.73%
  • I DONT need assisted conception and DO NOT find it insulting

    76 24.05%
  • I DONT need assisted conception and DO find it insulting

    127 40.19%

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  1. #11

    Dec 2005
    not with crazy people
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    I find it bizarre that someone would be "insulted" by someone elses fertility choices...? It seems fair comment to think a woman would be 'crazy' to go through IVF unnecessarily, but how is it an 'insult' to others? The use of IVF solely to get twins is an ethical issue similar to other questions about 'designer babies' - its not a personal attack against the infertile.

    Therefore I think the poll question is worded very strangely. Perhaps a better question is "do you think that couples should be permitted to undergo IVF when they have no history of infertility" or "just to get twins" or similar...?
    hmmmmmmm...so you wouldnt be insulted if I sat down next to you, farted, picked my nose and ate it the decided to take my clothes of there. These things would be my choice's...not yourse and I bet you would walk away being highly insulted by what I was doing.

    We are human, everyone has the right to think, say and do as they please. If someone on the other hand finds something offensive, hurtful or nice they have the right to voice what they are feeling.

    Woman that go through IVF climb big mountains to do it. They may seem very selfish to some wanting a child that badly...but in my eyes they are selfless, strong woman who should be recognised for what they putting not only their bodies into, but their mental stability and well being. AND if wanting a 'twin' out come is what they want...then so be it. they dame well deserve happiness too!
    Last edited by maz; August 9th, 2008 at 12:01 AM.