Freezing as Freedom? A Regulatory Approach to Elective Egg Freezing and Women's Reproductive Autonomy

Authors

  • Vanessa Gruben Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, and a member of the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, at the University of Ottawa.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/alr773

Abstract

This article reviews concerns relating to the safety and efficacy surrounding the medical practice and social impacts of the increasingly popular practice of elective egg freezing. It argues that current regulation is inadequate to ensure this technology promotes women’s autonomy and to ensure women are receiving safe and high quality reproductive health care. It concludes by identifying three priority areas where specific regulation is required: information collection and disclosure, informed consent and fertility education, and assessment and counselling.

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Published

2017-03-31

Issue

Vol 54, No 3: Special Issue: Health Law

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Articles

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