The Italian law on assisted reproduction: a view from Spain.
Despite the pessimistic concerns about the outcome of assisted reproduction in Italy after the application of the new law, initial reports show similar pregnancy rates. However, with increasing numbers, the deleterious effect of such a restrictive law will show up. Moreover, it may seriously affect the scientific production of Italian groups, which may be forced to migrate to other countries to maintain their independence and scientific freedom.
Pellicer
Antonio
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Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad, University of Valencia, 46015 Valencia, Spain. apellicer@ivi.es
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D013030:Spain; D014195:Travel