Clin Exp Obstet Gyn
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2008
Editorial Case ReportsA 59-year-old woman gives birth to twins--when should a fertility specialist refuse treatment?
To review cases of infertility where despite extremely low odds of success and potential risks to the woman if she became pregnant or to the fetus, the couples elected to take a chance to fulfill their dreams of having a baby. ⋯ If a couple understands the potential risks and the low odds of success, they should be given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of having a baby. However, treating physicians are under no obligation to take malpractice risks.