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facts are for sissies.

Posted by sissy | August 16, 2007 12:09 PM
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And this is the WaPo. Liberal bias in the media? No, STUPID bias in the media.

Posted by Fnarf | August 16, 2007 12:15 PM
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Well, the WaPo is also the paper that brought us in depth analysis of Hillary's cleavage....

Posted by arduous | August 16, 2007 12:17 PM
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Thank you Science!

Posted by laterite | August 16, 2007 12:23 PM
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You forgot to add unregulated IVF clinics that allow, condone and even encourage (immoral) multiple birth pregancies and the trail of physical/mental disability often left behind for these children to endure.

You get 1-2 chances to land that fertilized egg properly just like anyone else does folks.

Posted by ho' know | August 16, 2007 12:24 PM
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Thanks for broadcasting this to an audience larger than I could garner on my own!

Posted by thomas robey | August 16, 2007 12:24 PM
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Some stats on IVF...

The probability of having twins today is around 3%, or about 1 in 33

Whereas the statistics for higher order multiple births have shown a dramatic increase in recent years. The odds of conceiving "spontaneous" triplets (i.e., without the aid of fertility enhancements) is about 1 in 8,100.

Researchers noted a substantial -- 400%!! -- increase in the rate of triplet births over the last twenty years.

Normally, the odds of having spontaneous quadruplets are predicted to be 1 in 729,000!

It is estimated that 60% of triplets, 90% of quadruplets, and 99% of quintuplets are the result reproductive technology!

Posted by ho' know | August 16, 2007 1:10 PM
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Don't forget! Women who get IVF treatment often choose to "reduce" multiple birth pregnancies. Think of the baybees!!!

Posted by keshmeshi | August 16, 2007 1:20 PM
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This is what happens when you learn about stem cells from South Park.

Posted by Gitai | August 16, 2007 2:14 PM
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So then, does anyone want to argue that the IVF industry needs to be regulated? Perhaps because the women seeking fertility treatment need you to tell them which choices they may and may not make with regard to their own bodies?

Anyone?

Posted by elenchos | August 16, 2007 2:57 PM
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I

Posted by kid icarus | August 16, 2007 3:08 PM
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I less-than-three Science. Sheesh.

Posted by kid icarus | August 16, 2007 3:09 PM
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How about this: Abortion+Fertility clinics! Abort babies and plant them in someone else! EVERYBODY WINS!

Posted by former womb booger | August 16, 2007 4:45 PM
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elenchos, yes.

or if not, at least be prepared to be held liable (along with parents) for the (wreckless) outcome. it's called willful harm.

again, everybody gets to land 1, possibly 2, fertilized eggs at a time - just like everyone else.

Posted by ho' knows | August 16, 2007 5:14 PM

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