Reproductive Ethics: Ethical Issues and the Menopause

Sheryl de Lacey

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-803678-5.00376-3

Reproductive Ethics: Ethical Issues and the Menopause

Sheryl de Lacey

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Abstract

Menopause is inevitable for all women in midlife, sometimes it occurs prematurely during reproductive years. Once considered a natural event, menopause has become medicalized and is subject to medical involvement. The use of medical technology in menopause raises ethical concerns about the benefits and harms to women of intervention and especially with regard to women's autonomy and opportunity for informed choice. Concerns are also raised for society regarding the capacity to extend life span and reproductive capacity.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of Public Health
Editors	Stella R. Quah, William Cockerham
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	291-296
Number of pages	6
Volume	6
Edition	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128037089
ISBN (Print)	9780128036785
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803678-5.00376-3
Publication status	Published - 2017

Keywords

Disease prevention
Hormone replacement therapy
Menopause
Oocyte freezing
Premature menopause
Reproduction

UN SDGs

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Reproductive Ethics: Ethical Issues and the Menopause

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