Dan and Caroline are having difficulty getting pregnant. They have been trying regularly for over 2 years, and medical tests have not identified a specific reason why they have been unable to conceive a child. Caroline suggests that they consider using assistive reproductive technology to help them have a child. Dan suggests that they should adopt it instead because of all of the drawbacks of such technology. List and briefly discuss three such drawbacks that may explain Dan’s reluctance.

First, Caroline would be at a greater risk of having a baby with low birth weight or congenital disabilities. Thus, the couple stands a higher chance of facing the reality of treating their child’s various disabilities. Second, the procedure is costly and, what’s worse, often not covered by health insurance: the average cost in the United States of a single cycle of treatment is between $10,000 and $15,000.

This procedure is a significant financial commitment with a high likelihood of involved risks. Finally, only about 30% of in vitro fertilization attempts are successful, which may result in first attempts being unsuccessful and further multiplying the costs.

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Academic.Tips. (2023, March 15). Dan and Caroline are having difficulty getting pregnant. They have been trying regularly for over 2 years, and medical tests have not identified a specific reason why they have been unable to conceive a child. Caroline suggests that they consider using assistive reproductive technology to help them have a child. Dan suggests that they should adopt it instead because of all of the drawbacks of such technology. List and briefly discuss three such drawbacks that may explain Dan's reluctance. https://academic.tips/question/dan-and-caroline-are-having-difficulty-getting-pregnant-they-have-been-trying-regularly-for-over-2-years-and-medical-tests-have-not-identified-a-specific-reason-why-they-have-been-unable-to-conceive/

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Academic.Tips. 2023. "Dan and Caroline are having difficulty getting pregnant. They have been trying regularly for over 2 years, and medical tests have not identified a specific reason why they have been unable to conceive a child. Caroline suggests that they consider using assistive reproductive technology to help them have a child. Dan suggests that they should adopt it instead because of all of the drawbacks of such technology. List and briefly discuss three such drawbacks that may explain Dan's reluctance." March 15, 2023. https://academic.tips/question/dan-and-caroline-are-having-difficulty-getting-pregnant-they-have-been-trying-regularly-for-over-2-years-and-medical-tests-have-not-identified-a-specific-reason-why-they-have-been-unable-to-conceive/.

1. Academic.Tips. "Dan and Caroline are having difficulty getting pregnant. They have been trying regularly for over 2 years, and medical tests have not identified a specific reason why they have been unable to conceive a child. Caroline suggests that they consider using assistive reproductive technology to help them have a child. Dan suggests that they should adopt it instead because of all of the drawbacks of such technology. List and briefly discuss three such drawbacks that may explain Dan's reluctance." March 15, 2023. https://academic.tips/question/dan-and-caroline-are-having-difficulty-getting-pregnant-they-have-been-trying-regularly-for-over-2-years-and-medical-tests-have-not-identified-a-specific-reason-why-they-have-been-unable-to-conceive/.


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Academic.Tips. "Dan and Caroline are having difficulty getting pregnant. They have been trying regularly for over 2 years, and medical tests have not identified a specific reason why they have been unable to conceive a child. Caroline suggests that they consider using assistive reproductive technology to help them have a child. Dan suggests that they should adopt it instead because of all of the drawbacks of such technology. List and briefly discuss three such drawbacks that may explain Dan's reluctance." March 15, 2023. https://academic.tips/question/dan-and-caroline-are-having-difficulty-getting-pregnant-they-have-been-trying-regularly-for-over-2-years-and-medical-tests-have-not-identified-a-specific-reason-why-they-have-been-unable-to-conceive/.

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"Dan and Caroline are having difficulty getting pregnant. They have been trying regularly for over 2 years, and medical tests have not identified a specific reason why they have been unable to conceive a child. Caroline suggests that they consider using assistive reproductive technology to help them have a child. Dan suggests that they should adopt it instead because of all of the drawbacks of such technology. List and briefly discuss three such drawbacks that may explain Dan's reluctance." Academic.Tips, 15 Mar. 2023, academic.tips/question/dan-and-caroline-are-having-difficulty-getting-pregnant-they-have-been-trying-regularly-for-over-2-years-and-medical-tests-have-not-identified-a-specific-reason-why-they-have-been-unable-to-conceive/.

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