In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the union of egg and sperm artificially in the laboratory in order to obtain a suitable number of embryos to transfer to the uterus and fertilize; thus she becomes pregnant women. This procedure can solve certain cases of infertility, and is usually resorted to when other assisted reproduction techniques have failed, such as artificial insemination. Insemination of the oocytes can be performed by conventional technique or IVF using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), which is used mainly when there is a male sterility factor.
11-13-2012 03-16-2016In vitro fertilization (IVF) / ICSI
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the union of egg and sperm artificially in the laboratory in order to obtain a suitable number of embryos to transfer to the uterus and fertilize; thus she becomes pregnant women. This procedure can solve certain cases of infertility, and is usually resorted to when other assisted reproduction techniques have failed, such as artificial insemination. Insemination of the oocytes can be performed by conventional technique or IVF using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), which is used mainly when there is a male sterility factor.
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The use of in vitro fertilisation to aid conception has been in constant development since its introduction. Some people, however, respond better to this type of treatment than others. In this article, highly esteemed fertility specialist Dr Irfana Koita discusses the testing and management of recurrent implantation failure and some related innovative practices. See more
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Since the world's first test tube baby was born in 1978 In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) has established itself as a viable fertility option for couples or people that are finding conceiving a child difficult. Mr Julian Norman-Taylor, a highly-regarded gynaecology and fertility specialist, has created a detailed guide to the IVF process for prospective parents wanting to know what's involved as well as the success rate. See more
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