Having to worry about your baby's gender could very well be a thing of the past, thanks to sperm-sorting techniques. While this poses the threat of ruining the world's natural balance of male and female, a survey in the UK suggests that such problem won't happen.

Among the participants, 68% preferred an equal number of both genders in their family. Only 3% wanted all boys, while 2% would go for all girls. Some 16% want their firstborn to be female, while 6% would rather have more boys than girls.

However, according to the same study, 21% of the British surveyed would pay US$ 1,000 for each attempt (up to five attempts) of insemination utilizing sorted sperm. Some 71% would rather let nature choose, and 7% are yet to decide.

A study in Germany came up with different results, however. A good 90% of Germans surveyed wouldn't grab the opportunity of picking their baby's gender. Only 6% of them are attracted to the idea.

Some techniques already increase the potential of having either a male or female baby. Sperm-sorting techniques that involve the use of fresh sperm and use insemination are legal, reports BabyEnd. Though possible, creating an embryo outside the body is currently illegal in the UK.