Gender Selection In IVF: Can Parents Choose Gender?

During IVF treatment, you might wonder if it’s possible to choose the gender of your future baby (embryo). And if so, is it even legal?

Here, we are going to cover gender selection in IVF. So, be with us to know about it in detail.

Understanding Gender Selection in IVF

Yes, gender can be determined in IVF. However, IVF gender selection raises debate in science, ethics, and law. Although technology has made it feasible to choose an embryo's gender before implantation, there remains debate around this technique.

How Gender Selection in IVF Works

Gender selection in IVF is done through Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). This procedure identifies the sex chromosomes (X and Y) and tests embryos produced through IVF for genetic abnormalities. This gives the parents the option to select gender-specific embryos for implantation in the uterus.

The selection of gender in IVF allows couples to prefer a specific gender child due to various reasons. Couples may have their reason from balancing family gender to preventing sex-linked genetic disorders.

Is Gender Selection Legal in Nepal?

In Nepal, gender selection is prohibited due to societal preference for sons. In certain areas, this tendency has given rise to skewed sex ratios. The Nepalese government aims to promote gender equality and protect female children from discrimination even before birth by banning gender selection.

This ban in line with the commitment to international agreements on gender equality, reproductive rights, and the prevention of voice against women.

Ethics of Gender Selection in IVF

This remains a highly arguable issue, even in such countries where gender selection is legalized. Critics claim that it interferes with normal birth processes, commodifies infants, and encourages gender biases. On the other hand, supporters see it as a means of achieving family balance or preventing sex-linked genetic problems.

In Nepal, the ethical framework strongly discourages a particular form of gender-based preferences in reproduction. Thus, it reflects more preference of society towards male children.

Conclusion: Gender Selection in IVF

Medically, doctors can determine it easily. It’s not legal to choose a particular gender until and unless there are some medical reasons. This practice remains illegal in Nepal because of ethical concerns and legal restrictions designed to prevent gender imbalance.

Considering legal as well as ethical aspects, Angel Fertility Clinic has been providing its service in the field of infertility treatment with various treatment procedures, such as IVF, IUI and ICSI. If you want to reach out to us for the best treatment and satisfying consultation, you can visit our clinic or just phone at (977) 159-03855 or email angelfertilityclinic@gmail.com.