In Vitro Fertilization - Basics

IVF technique : Basics

• Obtain egg directly from the ovary of the female.
• Simultaneous preparation of the sperm sample obtained form the husband or donor.
• Allow fertilization of the egg and sperm in a culture dish to give rise to an embryo.

• Allow the embryo to undergo cleavage divisions.
• Transfer the developing embryo into the mother’s uterus.
• Implantation in the uterine wall and development into a normal fetus.