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English Learning for Curious Minds

#454 | The Future of Fertility

Mar 14, 2024
The podcast delves into the future of fertility, discussing IVF, IVG, and artificial wombs. It explores implications for single-sex couples, ethical concerns, and the end of traditional reproduction. The episode also touches on the book 'The End of Sex' and how these technologies may revolutionize how we reproduce.
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  • IVG offers potential to create egg cells from skin cells, revolutionizing fertility treatments.
  • Artificial wombs may transform premature birth care, impacting childbirth and reproductive perceptions.

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IVF and its Impact on Fertility

IVF, or in vitro fertilisation, has significantly impacted fertility, with over 12 million births made possible through this technology. While IVF has revolutionized the ability to conceive and bear children, it essentially mimics a natural pregnancy process. IVF requires the extraction of eggs from a woman, fertilization with sperm, and implantation back into the mother, representing a remarkable advancement but not fundamentally altering human reproduction.

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