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Fertility treatments, particularly IVF, have become a beacon of hope for families struggling to conceive. However, this hope has grown into a commodification of human eggs, with donor eggs in high demand amidst increasing infertility rates globally. Unfortunately, this market's rapid growth has drawn attention to severe ethical and legal breaches, particularly concerning egg donors in India.
Our investigation highlights tragic cases, such as those involving minors lured into selling their eggs. Despite the legal prohibition against egg retrieval from minors—as it poses life-threatening risks—instances like the one uncovered in Varanasi suggest that such practices may be more common than assumed, with systemic failures leading to extensive exploitation.