Overview
Reproductive ethics is a subdiscipline of medical ethics that focuses on the ethical issues associated with reproduction and reproductive technology. It covers a wide range of topics, including abortion, contraception, infertility treatments, surrogacy, assisted reproductive technology (ART), genetic engineering, and embryo/stem cell research. Reproductive ethics also considers ethical questions that arise from emerging new technologies and advances in reproductive science. Reproductive ethics helps to inform decision-making in a variety of circumstances and provides guidance for clinicians, patients, and their families, as well as the public. By considering and respecting the wishes of patients and their families, reproductive ethics promotes the responsible and safe use of reproductive technologies.