What is the application form for performing in vitro fertilization techniques in Vietnam?
What are the current principles for the technical application of in vitro fertilization in Vietnam?
Currently, the principles for the technical application of in vitro fertilization in Vietnam are implemented according to Article 3 of Decree 10/2015/ND-CP as follows:
- An infertile couple or a single woman has the right to give birth through in vitro fertilization under the prescription of a specialized doctor
- In vitro fertilization, donation, and receipt of eggs, sperm or embryos and altruistic gestational surrogacy shall be performed on a voluntary basis.
- Couples asking for gestational surrogacy, gestational surrogates, and children born through gestational surrogacy shall have their privacy, personal secrets, and family secrets kept confidential and be respected and protected by law.
- The performance of in vitro fertilization technique must comply with technical processes; regulations on health standards for persons eligible for in vitro fertilization, pregnancy, and childbirth shall be promulgated by the Minister of Health.
What is the application form for performing in vitro fertilization techniques in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Decree 10/2015/ND-CP on giving birth through in vitro fertilization and conditions for altruistic gestational surrogacy, the application form for performing in vitro fertilization technique in Vietnam is Form No. 03 issued together with Decree 10/2015/ND-CP as follows:
Download the application form for performing in vitro fertilization techniques in Vietnam: Here.
What are the provisions on surplus embryos after in vitro fertilization in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of Decree 10/2015/ND-CP on the use of surplus embryos after in vitro fertilization in Vietnam as follows:
Provisions on surplus embryos after in vitro fertilization
1. After having a baby through in vitro fertilization, a couple may donate their surplus embryos to the medical examination and treatment establishment with the consent of both husband and wife under a donation contract.
2. A medical examination and treatment establishment may only use surplus embryos donated under contracts prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article to perform in vitro fertilization.
3. Embryos of a donor prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article shall be used for only one person and may be used for another person only when childbirth fails. In case the childbirth is successful, the remaining embryos shall be destroyed or donated to medical examination and treatment establishments for scientific research.
4. The head of a medical examination and treatment establishment shall decide to permit the use of surplus embryos in accordance with Clauses 2 and 3 of this Article.
Thus, the use of surplus embryos after in vitro fertilization in Vietnam is regulated as follows:
- After having a baby through in vitro fertilization, a couple may donate their surplus embryos to the medical examination and treatment establishment with the consent of both husband and wife under a donation contract.
- A medical examination and treatment establishment may only use surplus embryos donated under contracts prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article to perform in vitro fertilization.
- Embryos of a donor prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article shall be used for only one person and may be used for another person only when the childbirth fails. In case the childbirth is successful, the remaining embryos shall be destroyed or donated to medical examination and treatment establishments for scientific research.
- The head of a medical examination and treatment establishment shall decide to permit the use of surplus embryos according to regulations
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