In a strange attempt to convince infertile women to try in-vitro fertilization, a seminar gave away a free session of in-vitro fertilization – donated eggs included. This has sparked an ethical controversy worldwide. People are aghast that human eggs were used as a door prize.

Sponsors of the event, the Genetics and IVF Institute of America, stated that this seminar and promotion was a way to encourage infertile women to participate in the in-vitro process. They continued to say that the use of the egg in the prize was singled out to create sensationalism. In fact, they were giving away a free in-vitro session, a $23,000 value, and the egg is just part of the treatment.

Protesters claim the company is dealing in body parts and that they have unethically used the very essence of life to promote their company and practice. The IVF Institute claims that the promotion was part of an educational tool used to encourage couples that there is help for their infertility problems.

There is currently no word if the Institute will continue this promotion when the host future seminars. Opponents as well as supporters will be carefully watching how this event unfolds to see if new regulations will come in place for fertility clinics.