Reproductive Technologies

Reproductive technologies are a group of medical techniques used to assist in conception and pregnancy. These techniques include in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg and sperm donation, as well as gestational Male Reproductive System. These technologies are used to help people with fertility issues, single people, and same-sex couples become parents. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the process of combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish and then transferring the resulting embryo into a woman’s uterus. This is the most common type of assisted reproductive technology. During the IVF process, the woman’s eggs are surgically extracted and mixed with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then transferred back into the woman’s uterus. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) involves placing sperm directly into the woman’s uterus. This is often used in cases where there is a low sperm count or poor quality of sperm. The sperm is placed into the uterus using a thin catheter. This procedure is often used in combination with fertility drugs to increase the chances of conception.