Abstract
In this paper, I claim that live uterus donors ought to be considered for the possibility of compensation. I support my claim on the basis of comparable arguments which have already been applied to gamete donation, surrogacy, and other kinds of organ donation. However, I acknowledge that there are specificities associated with uterus donation, which make the issue of incentive and reward a harder ethical case relative to gamete donation, surrogacy, and other kinds of organ donation. Ultimately, I contend that while reimbursement for the costs incurred by live uterus donors should be treated as a necessary ethical minimum, how much further we ought to remunerate uterus donations remains an open question.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Bioethics |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 591-599 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0269-9702 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- assisted reproductive technologies
- uterus donation
- uterus transplantation