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In Vitro Fertilisation

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In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a modern reproductive technology. This is how it works:

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Fertility drugs given

  • FSH and LH are given as fertility drugs to stimulate the growth of large numbers of eggs.
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Eggs fertilised

  • These eggs are then collected before being fertilised in a dish in a laboratory, using sperm from the father.
  • This is why babies born using this technique are often called ‘test tube babies’.
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Embryo(s) implanted

  • The fertilised eggs are allowed to grow into embryos. One of these is then implanted into the woman’s uterus.
  • Sometimes, two embryos are implanted to try to increase the chance of pregnancy.

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