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Can you implant a zygote into the uterus?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Implantation: In vitro fertilization consists of retrieving a woman's egg and fertilizing it in the lab. The resulting zygote is then implanted into the uterus surgically. This is a common technique for infertility.

Answered 6/21/2019

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