Jokes about test-tube babies may have faded into pop-culture history, but today, even though in vitro fertilization has helped millions of people become parents, the technology still leads some cultural observers to question its methods, applications, and moral impact. IVF can be used to weed out hereditary diseases, but this ability to select embryos based on DNA testing also raises fears about choosing gender, hair color, eye color, and other aspects. Furthermore, what are the economic implications? Should IVF be affordable for everyone? This program shows how different countries have dealt with IVF-related controversies and looks at the often opposing stances which various religions take towards the procedure.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 12, 2011. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

In Vitro Fertilization (4:46) -- IVF Success Rates (2:42) -- Religion and IVF (3:47) -- Objections to IVF (1:30) -- IVF Guidelines (1:17) -- Test Tube Baby (1:51) -- IVF Support Networks (0:53) -- IVF Controversy (2:51) -- Credits: IVF (0:34).