Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT), is similar to IVF. The woman's ovaries are stimulated with fertility drugs to produce more eggs than the usual 1 per cycle. The eggs are then collected and mixed together with sperm in a dish. Differently to IVF however, the gametes (egg & sperm) are immediately transferred to the woman's fallopian tubes to allow fertilisation inside the body. With IVF, fertilisation takes place outside the body. The benefit of GIFT is that the embryo can begin it's earliest development in a natural incubator (fallopian tubes) as opposed to artificial surroundings.
GIFT may be an option for couples with unexplained infertility or when there is a low sperm count or sperm with poor motility, provided the woman has healthy fallopian tubes. IVF however, is preferred to GIFT & much more common, as it is less invasive and there is more control over the quality of the resulting embryos.
With GIFT, a laparoscope is used to insert the egg/s & sperm into the fallopian tubes. In IVF, an embryo/s is/are transferred to the uterus via the vagina and cervix, which is much less complicated.
GIFT may be an option for couples with unexplained infertility or when there is a low sperm count or sperm with poor motility, provided the woman has healthy fallopian tubes. IVF however, is preferred to GIFT & much more common, as it is less invasive and there is more control over the quality of the resulting embryos.
With GIFT, a laparoscope is used to insert the egg/s & sperm into the fallopian tubes. In IVF, an embryo/s is/are transferred to the uterus via the vagina and cervix, which is much less complicated.
*See your Dr to discuss which option is best
suited to you & your situation*
suited to you & your situation*
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