In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), as its name suggests, is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to enable couples facing infertility to have a child. Garcia (2005) defines infertility as the inability of a couple to become pregnant (whatever the cause) after 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Around 90 million couples worldwide are affected by infertility. So far, more than 250,000 babies have been born through IVF and are called test tube babies. An infertile couple can have a biologically or non-biologically related child through IVF. (In Vitro Fertilization nd) clearly stated that people resort to IVF only after other fertility treatments have failed. The ultimate goal of IVF was best described by DeCherney (1986) as a process aimed at best imitating nature using artificial means. According to DeCherney (1986), IVF is a method of assisted reproduction that consists of three main phases. The first step is ovulation induction. Women will first receive GnRH-Agonist (Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist) or a GnRH-Antagonist which should reduce the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. Indeed, an LH surge would cause premature ovulation. Next, hMG (human menopausal gonadotropin) is administered to stimulate the development of numerous ovarian follicles. When two follicles larger than 1.5 cm in diameter are detected by ultrasound, an injection of hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is administered to stimulate the maturation of the follicles. The eggs are then collected approximately 36 hours after the hCG injection. Technically, the next step is the removal of the egg, as mentioned by DeCherney (1986). Surgeon inserts sterile need...... middle of paper ......murder. Goldworth (1999) states that science supports the perception that life begins at conception because the embryo differs from a woman's other cells and can be identified as human by its DNA. From a religious perspective, the Catholic Church maintains that new life begins at the moment of fertilization. Therefore, destroying unused embryos is not ethical. Additionally, normal embryonic and postnatal life is not guaranteed for IVF. So why allow children to be born through such procedures when we know there are risks involved? In conclusion, IVF benefits many infertile couples by helping them cope with their infertility and also have the opportunity to conceive. However, there are many problems with IVF, including its drawbacks and whether it should be considered ethical. Couples opting for IVF should ensure that the risks it poses are outweighed by its benefits..