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Annotation: This report examines the results of a survey of adults between the ages of 18 and 45 whose mother used a sperm donor to conceive them. It examines young adult attitudes, well-being, and concerns about themselves, their families, their unknown fathers, and reproductive technologies in general. The report also discusses the current status of assisted reproductive technology, the problem of secrets, the child's right to know, religion and race, and ethical issues and makes recommendations.

Contact: Institute for American Values, 1841 Broadway, Suite 211, New York, NY 10023, Telephone: (212) 246-3942 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.americanvalues.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Attitudes, Beliefs, Mental health, Reproductive technologies, Surveys, Young adults

Annotation: This manual is intended to help clergy and other religious professionals address the complex pastoral, moral, and ethical issues raised by assisted reproductive technologies. The manual provides an overview of the technologies and how they are used, examines traditional religious perspectives on reproduction and fertility, and outlines a model of pastoral care and counseling to help religious leaders effectively minister to individuals and communities. The manual also suggests ways that congregations and denominations can support, educate, and engage in the ethical issues surrounding assisted reproductive technologies.

Contact: Religious Institute, 21 Charles Street, Suite 140, Westport, CT 06880, Telephone: (203) 222-0055 Web Site: http://www.religiousinstitute.org Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 978-893270-58-9.

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Keywords: Clergy, Communities, Counseling, Education, Ethics, Fertility, Moral values, Pastoral care, Religious organizations, Reproduction, Reproductive technologies

Annotation: This report examines policies and practices of biotechnology related to assisted reproduction and reviews the regulatory policies and practices involved in screening and selecting for genetic conditions and traits; modification of traits and characteristics; research involving in vitro human embryos; and commercial and financial interests in this arena. For each topic, the report reviews the relevant techniques and practices, the principal ethical issues, the existing regulatory activities, who currently provides oversight and guidance in each area, pursuant to what authority, according to what principles and values, and with what ultimate practical effect. The report concludes with findings based on the examination described above and a discussion of possible policy recommendations.

Contact: President's Council on Bioethics, 1425 New York Avenue, N.W.***DEFUNCT***, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 296-4669 E-mail: [email protected] Available from the website.

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Keywords: Biotechnology, Embryo, Ethics, Genetic screening, Government, Prenatal screening, Public policy, Reproductive technologies

Annotation: This report reviews the evidence on the short- and long-term safety and effectiveness of interventions used for ovulation induction, superovulation, and assisted reproductive technologies. Outcomes examined include pregnancy, live birth, multiple gestation, and complications, pregnancy and post-pregnancy complications for both mothers and infants, and longer-term outcomes for mothers and children.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Evaluation, Fertility, Fertility enhancement, Literature reviews, Reproduction, Reproductive technologies

Annotation: This paper provides a basic overview of assisted reproduction. It then addresses three primary areas in which legislators and courts have spoken to some degree -- health insurance coverage, embryo disposition, and parentage determinations -- and examines the policy implications that their decisions create. A glossary of assisted reproduction terminology, a conclusion, and endnotes are included. The paper includes one appendix that summarizes surragocy laws by state.

Contact: Center for American Progress, 1333 H Street, N.W., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 682-1611 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.americanprogress.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Embryo, Health insurance, Legislation, Parents, Public policy, Reproduction, Reproductive technologies

Annotation: This report addresses strategic planning goals and objectives relating to issues in reproductive health. These goals are as follows: (1) pursue research leading to improved outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies (ART); (2) use genetic advances to identify factors leading to infertility; (3) use genetic advances to identify novel contraceptive leads; (4) increase efforts to develop acceptable male contraceptives; (5) identify new treatments for common reproductive problems; (6) conduct research on male reproductive behaviors; (7) identify new strategies for improving contraceptive use; (8) study the behavioral factors relating to infertility, the use of infertility services, the ethics of infertility treatment, and the status of children born as a result of ART; and (9) increase knowledge about healthy sexuality. Objectives include reducing the incidence of unwanted pregnancy; progressing toward desired levels of fertility; and reducing morbidity from diseases and disorders of the reproductive system. Additional information is provided on training and education, and a roster of the strategic plan working group members is included.

Contact: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Information Resource Center, P.O. Box 3006, Rockville, MD 20847, Telephone: (800) 370-2943 Secondary Telephone: Fax: (866) 760-5947 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nichd.nih.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Genetic services, Health services, Infertility, Reproductive health, Reproductive technologies, Sexuality, Strategic plans, Unplanned pregnancy, Unwanted pregnancy

Annotation: This book is a product of the Project on Reproductive Laws for the 1990's that began with a grant from the Women's Rights Litigation Clinic at Rutgers University Law School. It discusses reproductive technologies and alternative means of reproduction being introduced into a society with worsening social and gender inequalities. It provides chapters on reproduction and access to health care, society and reproduction focusing on women of color and low-income women, reproduction policy papers and commentaries for the 1990's, hazards and interference of reproductive choice, and alternative forms of reproduction. Chapters conclude with commentaries, reference notes and appendices. The book ends with a list of contributors and a table of cases.

Contact: Humana Press, , 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012, Telephone: (800) 777-4643 Secondary Telephone: 973 256 1699 Fax: (973) 256-8341 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.springer.com/about+springer/locations+worldwide?SGWID=0-173904-2052-653447-5 Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-89603-157-8.

Keywords: Ethical factors, Legislation, Reproductive rights, Reproductive technologies

Annotation: This book reports on a forum held by the CIBA Foundation in which scientists, moral philosophers, doctors, and lawyers discussed the issues raised by embryo research. Topics include embryogenesis, nature and extent of infertility, in vitro fertilization, use of human pre-embryos for infertility, analysis of fetal DNA for the diagnosis and management of genetic disease, reduction of severe congenital disease, the case for contraception, status of the pre-embryo, the sociology of public morality, religions and the status of the embryo, and types of moral argument against embryo research.

Keywords: Embryo, Ethics, Medical research, Reproductive technologies

Contact: American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1209 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35216-2809, Telephone: (205) 978-5000 Fax: (205) 978-5005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.asrm.org Available in libraries.

Keywords: Ethics, Reproductive technologies