IVF

Question 1

What is IVF?

Answer 1

IVF (In vitro fertilisation) is one of several techniques available to help people with fertility problems to have a baby.

Question 2

What happens during IVF?

Answer 2

During IVF, an egg is removed from the women’s ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilized egg, called an embryo, is then returned to the women’s womb to grow and develop.

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of IVF?

Answer 3

1. The drugs used in IVF have some bad side effects.
2. The chances of getting cancer are increased through IVF.
3. The treatment is very expensive.
4. There is only a 45% success rate for IVF.