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Human Reproduction, Vol. 16, No. 5, 1049-1050, May 2001
© 2001 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

II. The cryopreservation of human embryos

ESHRE Task Force on Ethics and Law

ESHRE Task Force on Ethics and Law

The general ethical considerations concerning the cryopreservation and ultimate fate of human embryos produced during IVF treatments are discussed. The discussion is centred around two general questions: who should decide and what should be done with the embryos? Special attention is given to the necessity of consent of both intended parents and to the practical solutions in case of disagreement. This problem is linked to the question of the validity and revocability of the prior agreement or contract signed by the intended parents concerning the ultimate fate of these embryos.

Key words: cryopreservation/ESHRE/ethics/human embryos

* The members of the Task Force on Ethics and Law are: F.Shenfield1, G.Pennings, C.Sureau, J.Cohen, P.Devroey and B.Tarlatzis. Y.Englert and A. Van Steirteghem were consulted as external experts.

1 To whom correspondence should be addressed at: Reproductive Medicine Unit, Obstetric Hospital, 2nd Floor, University College Hospital, Huntley St., London WC1 6AU, UK.


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