42. In vitro fertilization.

Question 1

IVF

Answer 1

Process: Mature eggs are removed from the ovary and fertilized in a lab.

Purpose: Helps families with conception issues.

Advantage: Avoids inheritance of chromosomal abnormalities.

Disadvantages: Low success rate (15%-25%) and risk of multiple pregnancies.

Milestones:
-First IVF Baby: Louise Brown, 25.07.1978.
-First IVF Baby in Bulgaria: Iliyana, 03.01.1988, led by Dr. Iliya Vatev.