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'''''In vitro'' fertilization''' | '''''In vitro'' fertilization'''('''IVF''') is a technique in which [[ovum|egg cells]] are [[Fertilization|fertilized]] by [[spermatozoon|sperm]] outside the woman's womb, ''[[in vitro]]''. IVF is a major treatment of [[infertility]] when other methods of [[assisted reproductive technology]] have failed. The process involves controlling the ovulatory process with hormones, removing [[ovum|ova]] (eggs) from the woman's [[ovary|ovaries]] and letting [[spermatozoon|sperm]] fertilize them in a fluid medium. The fertilized egg ([[zygote]]) is then transferred to the patient's [[uterus]] with the intent to establish a successful pregnancy. | ||
[[Image:Oocyte granulosa cells.JPG|thumb|left|300px|Oocyte with surrounding granulosa cells]] | |||
[[Image:Oocyte.JPG|thumb|left|300px|"Naked" EGG]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
In vitro fertilization(IVF) is a technique in which egg cells are fertilized by sperm outside the woman's womb, in vitro. IVF is a major treatment of infertility when other methods of assisted reproductive technology have failed. The process involves controlling the ovulatory process with hormones, removing ova (eggs) from the woman's ovaries and letting sperm fertilize them in a fluid medium. The fertilized egg (zygote) is then transferred to the patient's uterus with the intent to establish a successful pregnancy.
