Articles of category "In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)"

In ancient times, infertility was considered God's punishment. A woman was always considered guilty of an infertile marriage. However, according to the data of joint scientific research of the European centers of human reproduction, 25 % of modern married couples are barren. The diagnosis of infertility is found in both men and women. In the case of female infertility or couples with male factor infertility, the probability of pregnancy occurrence in the natural way is practically equal to zero. Nevertheless, mutual infertility for the majority of modern pairs is not a final verdict. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) candidates can be screened and the change for a successful IVF is high.

Technology of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) for the first time was applied in 1978. On the 25th of July 1978 in the city of Oldham (England) the girl whose name was Louise Dzhoj Brown was born. She became the first-ever child who was given birth due to technology of IVF. The Ootid of Louise's mother was artificially connected with spermatozoon in special test tube. In two days as a result of division from impregnated ootid was formed embryo-complex of 8 cells. This complex was entered into the uterus for the further development of an embryo in natural conditions. In Vitro Fertilization Pushes the Limits of Science and Technology, But Possible IVF Risks Remain.