IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is a medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body in a laboratory . It is a form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) designed to help individuals or couples with fertility challenges conceive a child.
Once the eggs are fertilised, the resulting embryos are monitored for growth before one or more are transferred to the woman’s uterus in the hope of achieving a successful pregnancy.
IVF is a widely recognised and utilised assisted reproductive technology (ART) that offers a viable solution for individuals and couples facing infertility issues.
When It’s Used:
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Severe male factor infertility
- Endometriosis
- Unsuccessful IUI cycles
- Advanced maternal age
- Genetic testing needs