In Ethics and Human Reproduction, Christine Overall blends feminist theory and
philosophical expertise to provide a coherent analysis of a range of moral questions and …

It is often claimed that from the moment of conception embryos have the same moral status
as adult humans. This claim plays a central role in many arguments against abortion, in vitro …

Background Globally, major emphasis has been placed on understanding the physiological
consequences of losing a pregnancy. However, its mental health impact on socially …

Opponents of abortion are often described as 'inconsistent'(hypocrites) in terms of their
beliefs, actions and/or priorities. They are alleged to do too little to combat spontaneous …

The contemporary philosophical literature on abortion primarily revolves around three
seemingly intractable debates, concerning the (1) moral status of the fetus,(2) scope of …

Many people believe human fetuses have the same moral status as adult human persons,
that it is wrong to allow harm to befall things with this moral status, and thus voluntary …

Most opposition to induced abortion turns on the belief that human fetuses are persons from
conception. On this view, the moral status of the fetus alone requires those in a position to …

THE PROMISE AND POTENTIAL OF HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM cell research evoke
profound clinical enthusiasm1-3; the embryonic human origins of such cells warrants an …

Some of the human embryos generated by in vitro fertilization (IVF) are treasured by the
couples whose gametes were fused to create them; they may fulfil the wish of the …

Background Spontaneous abortion is considered as the commonest complication of
pregnancy. Triclosan (TCS) is an antimicrobial agent, which participates in the process of …