Which of the following best explains the ethical dilemma in the following study?

Question

The impact of drug x on fertility rates in young women

1)potentially rendering young women unable to have children
2)potential side-effects of headaches and nausea
3)exposing young women to an untested drug
4)there is no ethical dilemma

Answer 1

The ethical dilemma in the study titled "The impact of drug x on fertility rates in young women" is best explained by:

1) potentially rendering young women unable to have children

This option highlights the significant ethical concern regarding the potential long-term consequences on fertility, which is a critical aspect of the lives of young women. The other options, while they do involve ethical considerations, do not capture the primary ethical concern as directly as this one.