This article explores the impact of new reproductive technologies on women of colour. Calls on the white feminist movement to integrate anti-racism as an integral and vital part of feminism.
This article is an attempt to present the reality of in vitro fertilization as it was experienced by 20 Canadian women. Discusses the controversial success rates of IVF. Lists the details of what to expect in an IVF procedure.
In this article Bonnie Lafave discusses the implications of reproductive technology. Raises the frightening possibility of the abuse of women's bodies and the misuse of fetal tissue and embryos. Raises the question of consent.
This article presents an interview with Diana Majury and Connie Clement to discuss why they do not support a strategy asking government to appoint a royal commission on reproductive technologies.
This article explains the process of In Vitro Fertilization in detail and explores the pro's and con's of this choice for women. Points to the male power inherent in reproductive technologies.
This article speaks to the encroaching medicalization and commercialization of the reproductive process. Explores the pro's and con's of new reproductive technologies for women.
This article discusses Turner's Syndrome, aka Gonadal Dygenesis. Highlights common features, challenges for women with this syndrome and therapies that are utilized.
Discusses the two premises on which governments have not provided funding for medical treatments of infertile couples. Governments claim fertilization is not medically necessary, and infertility treatments, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF), are not effective. Current study being done seeks to provide evidence against the latter premise; this up-to-date and valid assessment of IVF effectiveness will provide vital information for policy-makers, clinicians and patients.
