Rules on medically assisted procreation

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Thematic : Early life / Assisted reproduction

Legislative texts - Italy

Published on : 30/12/2010

Act Feb. 19, 2004 , No 40: " Rules on medically assisted procreation "

published in Official Gazette No 45, February 24, 2004  

CHAPTER I

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

ART . 1.

(Purpose ) .

1. In order to facilitate resolution of problems stemming from infertility or reproductive human infertility has allowed the use of medically assisted procreation , the conditions and in the manner prescribed by this Law, which guarantees the rights of all stakeholders, including the unborn .

2. The use of medically assisted procreation is allowed if there is no other effective treatment methods to remove the causes of sterility or infertility .

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  • ART
  • FIV
  • Italia

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