IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
This technique involves fertilizing eggs with sperm outside the body in a lab.
What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
This type of infertility, commonly treated with ICSI, is caused by issues related to sperm count, motility, or shape.
What is male factor infertility?
GIFT is unique because fertilization happens in this part of the female reproductive system.
What are the fallopian tubes?
The fertilized egg in ZIFT is called this before it implants in the uterus.
What is a zygote?
ART procedures can increase the likelihood of?
What are multiple pregnancies, including twins or triplets?
IVF is commonly recommended for individuals with this condition
What is blocked fallopian tubes?
ICSI is typically used when this male infertility issue is present.
What is low sperm count?
Unlike IVF, GIFT requires this reproductive structure to be fully functional for the procedure to be successful.
What are the fallopian tubes?
ZIFT combines aspects of both IVF and GIFT by doing this before implantation.
What is confirming fertilization in a lab?
This syndrome can occur as a result of ovarian stimulation in ART.
What is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)?
This hormone is used to stimulate the ovaries during the IVF process.
What is gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?
This process helps embryologists select the best sperm for ICSI.
What is sperm washing?
GIFT is different from IVF because it does not require this step before implantation.
What is embryo culture in a lab?
ZIFT is often used when IVF has failed, but the individual still has these.
What are healthy fallopian tubes?
ART may be emotionally and financially stressful due to this uncertainty.
What is the uncertainty of success rates?
After egg retrieval, this injection is given to mature the eggs before they are collected.
What is hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)?
This part of the sperm is carefully injected into the egg during ICSI to ensure fertilization.
What is the sperm head?
GIFT is considered a more natural ART method because fertilization occurs where?
What is inside the body/fallopian tubes?
The major surgical procedure required for ZIFT and GIFT, unlike IVF, is called this.
What is laparoscopy?
A major ethical consideration of ART is the fate of these if they are not implanted or frozen for later use.
What are unused embryos?
IVF embryos can be preserved for future use using this freezing technique.
What is cryopreservation?
ICSI is often combined with this genetic testing method to check for chromosomal abnormalities before implantation.
What is Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)?
Because GIFT requires healthy fallopian tubes, this common condition can disqualify someone from the procedure.
What is tubal blockage or tubal disease?
In ZIFT, fertilization occurs in this setting before the zygote is transferred to the fallopian tube.
What is a laboratory?
This legal and ethical issue arises when using donor sperm, eggs, or surrogates in ART.
What is parental rights and genetic ownership?