What is the definition or description of: ivf?

'In glass': In-vitro fertilization - literally 'fertilization in glass, ' is the most advanced art (assisted reproductive technology) for helping women become pregnant. What is unique about ivf is the woman's oocytes (eggs) are removed from her body to be fertilized in the laboratory with male partner's sperm. Resulting embryos are placed back in her uterus a few days later.

Fertilization in Lab: Ivf is in vitro fertilization, a fertility treatment where a woman takes medications to make multiple follicles containing eggs. When ready we retrieve the eggs using an ultrasound guided procedure with anesthesia. Eggs are then fertilized with sperm in the lab and grow into embryos. The best embryos are gently placed back in the woman (embryo transfer). 'extra' embryos can be frozen for later use.

IVF: In vitro fertilization is an assisted reproductive technology. Ivf is a procedure used to treat fertility problems and assist with the conception of a child. During ivf mature eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab. A few days later, the fertilized egg (embryo) or eggs are implanted into the uterus. One cycle of in vitro fertilization takes about two weeks.