Infertility Procedures and Sterilization

Question 1

Surgical procedure rendering a person unable to produce children; for women, may involve hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or tubal ligation.

Answer 1

Sterilization

Question 2

Sterilization procedure in which the fallopian tubes are cut, ligated (tied), and cauterized to prevent released ova from being fertilized by spermatozoa.

Answer 2

Tubal Ligation

Question 3

Introduction of semen into the vagina by mechanical or instrumental means.

Answer 3

Artificial Insemination (AI)

Question 4

Laboratory mixing and injection of the ova and sperm into the fallopian tubes so that fertilization occurs naturally within the body.

Answer 4

Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT)

Question 5

Injection of one sperm into the ovum and subsequent transplantation of the resulting zygote into the uterus.

Answer 5

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Question 6

Procedure that allows the mother’s ova to be fertilized outside the body and then implanted in the uterus of the biologic mother or a surrogate to carry to term.

Answer 6

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Question 7

The rejoining of previously cut fallopian tubes to reestablish patency. A reversal of a tube ligation.

Answer 7

Salpingosalpingostomy

Question 8

Mixing of the ova and sperm in the laboratory with fertilization confirmed before the zygotes are returned to the fallopian tubes.

Answer 8

Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT)