Reasons why people might go for surrogacy
Before we dig deeper into the reasons why people might go for surrogacy, let us understand the concept of surrogacy first. Surrogacy is a kind of assisted reproduction that is backed by a legal agreement. Speaking of the procedure of surrogacy , it involves a gestational surrogate (a female) who, as per the terms, will carry and care for the baby(ies) of the intended parents, until birth. There can be several reasons why people choose it, let’s understand them. Infertility One of the major reasons why people go for assisted reproduction like IVF or surrogacy process is because of infertility, which has become quite a common issue in India. Today, around 10-15 per cent of married couples in India are facing this issue. Couples who face difficulty getting pregnant naturally, despite having unprotected intercourse for over a year, are often left with choices like IVF, IUI, ICSI, PGD, and gestational surrogacy. Age Age is a critical factor if we take into consideration a