Assistive Reproductive Technologies (ART)

Question 1

GIFT

Answer 1

• A procedure that is performed when there are normal uterine tubes and adequate sperm.
• Ovum and sperm are mixed together and then injected into uterine tubes.

Question 2

IVF

Answer 2

• Retrieval of egg from woman and fertilisation by sperm.

- Is then inserted into uterus.

Question 3

ICSI

Answer 3

• Inject sperm into cytoplasm of egg.
• Low success rate, birth defects.
• Used for low sperm count and insufficient quality of sperm.