Assisted reproduction techniques

High-complexity techniques

IVF

Also known as the “test-tube baby” technique, IVF is a procedure intended to fertilize eggs to form embryos in the lab. This method was initially intended to solve problems of tubal obstruction but it is currently used to help cases of moderate male factor infertility. It consists in joining both gametes (sperms and ova) in a Petri dish with a specific culture as medium. Once fertilization takes place and the resulting embryo is formed, embryo transfer is performed. Embryo transfer consists in depositing embryos formed in the lab into the womb, and may be done within 48 hours after follicular aspiration and is performed in the aspiration room or the transfer room without anesthesia.