In the 'In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)' method, babies are born by which of the following processes?

Key Points

• In the 'In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)' method, babies are born by external fertilization of sperm and egg.
• IVF is a process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro ("in glass").
• The process involves monitoring and stimulating a woman's ovulatory process, removing an ovum or ova (egg or eggs) from her ovaries, and letting sperm fertilize them in a laboratory environment.
• The fertilized egg (zygote) undergoes embryo culture for 2–6 days and is then transferred to the same or another woman's uterus, with the intention of establishing a successful pregnancy.

Additional Information

• IVF is a major treatment for infertility when other methods of assisted reproductive technology have failed.
• The success rate of IVF varies and depends on various factors, including maternal age, cause of infertility, and the quality of the embryo.
• IVF can also be used to prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child.
• IVF has led to the birth of millions of babies worldwide since its inception.