What is the main ethical concern regarding artificial insemination?

The primary ethical concern regarding artificial insemination often revolves around the distinction between natural and artificial methods of conception. This raises questions about what is considered "natural" in the context of human reproduction and whether it is ethical to manipulate the process of conception through artificial means. Proponents and critics of artificial insemination engage in debates about the moral implications of intervening in the natural reproductive process, including potential consequences for the child, the parents, and broader societal values around family and conception.

In contrast, while the cost of treatments, the psychological impact on surrogates, and the legal implications of donor anonymity are significant considerations in discussions about artificial insemination, they are not as fundamental to the broader ethical debate about the nature of conception itself. The central issue posed by the artificial versus natural methods is more foundational in the ethics of reproductive technologies, questioning whether and how these technologies should be used in society.