in Vitro

fertilisation In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a medical procedure in which an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body. It was initially used as a treatment for infertility, but is now also used to avoid genetic disorders and to help with fertility preservation. During IVF, a woman's eggs are combined with a man's sperm in a laboratory dish. After fertilisation, the resulting embryo is transferred to the woman's uterus. IVF is a safe and effective method of assisted reproduction, and can help many people who are unable to conceive naturally. It can also be used to create a family when other methods of treatment have failed.