in vitro fertilisation
Test-tube baby method
In vitro fertilisation is a medical procedure where an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body, typically in a laboratory dish, then implanted in the uterus.
The technique helps people conceive when natural fertilisation fails.
Commonly abbreviated IVF: They tried IVF after years of infertility.
Also spelled in vitro fertilization.
Organism before birth
- blastocystEarly developmental stage before implantation
- zygoteFirst embryonic cell
- morulaSolid embryonic cell mass
- oocyteUndeveloped female gamete
embryo transfer · cryopreservation · vitrification · hatching · inner cell mass · cell division · frozen embryo · compaction
Diminished reproductive capacity
- sterilityAbsence of microbes or fertility
- childlessnessLacking any offspring
- assisted reproductionMedical conception methods
- low sperm countReduced male fertility measure
Surgical collection of ova
- ovarian stimulationHormone-induced egg maturation
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- egg donorProvider of reproductive cells
Controlled warming enclosure
- petri dishLidded laboratory culture container
- embryologistSpecialist in prenatal development
- clean roomContamination-controlled enclosed space
- micromanipulationPrecision work at microscopic scale
biopsy needle · cryotank · liquid nitrogen · quality control · sterile technique
Very young child
- surrogacyBearing child for others
- gestational carrierPerson carrying another's pregnancy
- co-parentingJoint child-rearing by separated adults
- same-sex parentsGuardians of matching gender
embryo
Organism before birth
- blastocystEarly developmental stage before implantation
- zygoteFirst embryonic cell
- morulaSolid embryonic cell mass
oocyte · embryo transfer · cryopreservation · vitrification · hatching · inner cell mass · cell division · frozen embryo · compaction · cavitation
subfertility
Diminished reproductive capacity
- sterilityAbsence of microbes or fertility
- childlessnessLacking any offspring
- assisted reproductionMedical conception methods
low sperm count · endometriosis · polycystic ovary syndrome · blocked tubes
egg retrieval
Surgical collection of ova
- ovarian stimulationHormone-induced egg maturation
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
incubator
Controlled warming enclosure
- petri dishLidded laboratory culture container
- embryologistSpecialist in prenatal development
- clean roomContamination-controlled enclosed space
micromanipulation · biopsy needle · cryotank · liquid nitrogen · quality control · sterile technique
baby
Very young child
- surrogacyBearing child for others
- gestational carrierPerson carrying another's pregnancy
- co-parentingJoint child-rearing by separated adults
in vitro fertilisationnatural conception
Pregnancy achieved without fertility treatment
in vitro fertilisationnatural fertility
Unaided capacity for reproduction
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