How IVF works
During in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs and sperm are brought together in a laboratory glass dish to allow the sperm to fertilize an egg. With IVF, you can use any combination of your own eggs and sperm and donor eggs and sperm. After IVF, one or more fertilized eggs are placed in the uterus .
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This video explains how in vitro fertilization works. It describes eggs and sperm being brought together in a laboratory glass dish to allow the sperm to fertilize an egg, notes any combination of a couple's own and donor eggs and sperm can be used, and describes one or more fertilized eggs being placed in the uterus after IVF.
Key points
- Describes eggs and sperm being brought together in a laboratory glass dish for fertilization
- Notes combinations of own and donor eggs and sperm can be used
- Describes one or more fertilized eggs being placed in the uterus after IVF
Video Overview
This video presents “How IVF works” — During in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs and sperm are brought together in a laboratory glass dish to allow the sperm to fertilize an egg. With IVF, you can use any combination of your own eggs and sperm and donor eggs and sperm. After. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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