Is the Furghanization of Surrogacy Acceptable as an Alternative Method of Assisted Reproduction for Women with Uterine-dependent Infertility, in Yemen?

The objective of this outstanding research is to examine whether surrogacy (Furghanization of surrogacy) is a legal and ethical alternative method proposed to women who are unable to carry a developing fetus in our country.

Methodology: 208 infertile couples were involved in this clinical pilot study. The data was collected anonymously and using a face-to-face questionnaire. Written consent has been taken from all women. The questionnaire was approved by the local ethical committee of Alaw IVF Center.

Results: 191/208 were agreed with the Furghanization of surrogacy, on one condition, “the surrogate mother should be a second wife for a man/partner who required surrogacy as an alternative method of assisted reproduction.

Conclusion: Human rights and ethics accept the surrogate mother to be co-wives (Furghanization of surrogacy as an alternative method of assisted reproduction) for the same husband, and the indication for surrogacy should be only medical.