In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), also known as External Fertilization. It is the process of helping male’s sperm and female’s egg fertilize outside of human body, the embryo is later implanted into the female’s uterus. This practice is widely used and have helped countless men and women across the world to overcome infertility.
The doctor would extract eggs from the female ovary, the healthiest egg and sperm will be put together inside a test tube or petri dishes to allow fertilization. The process will be conducted inside a clean room, which is free from bacteria to ensure the health of the egg.
In modern IVF, doctors often conduct the process according to the parent or individual wishes. As technology advances, we can find out the embryo’s gender in its early stage, also avoiding hereditary diseases.
After conducting a set of tests, the healthiest embryo will be implanted into the mother’s uterus and shall grow into a healthy baby.