In Vitro Fertilization Procedure
Medically, it is referred to as "In Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer" (IVF-ET).
Instead of the natural fertilization process where sperm and egg meet in the woman’s fallopian tubes, this procedure involves artificially retrieving mature eggs from the woman and sperm from the man, fertilizing them in a culture dish, and then incubating the fertilized eggs for 3–5 days. The embryos are then transferred to the woman’s uterine lining to induce pregnancy.
IVF can be used when both of a woman’s fallopian tubes are blocked, if both tubes have been removed, if a tubal surgery was performed but failed, or if there are issues with sperm count or motility in men. It is also an option for severe endometriosis, ovarian dysfunction, or other unexplained infertility issues.
Strengths of Cha Hospital’s In Vitro Fertilization Procedure