In vitro fertilisation

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1978

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In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a process of fertilisation in which an egg is combined with sperm in vitro. The process involves monitoring and stimulating the ovulatory process, then removing an ovum or ova from the ovaries and enabling sperm to fertilise them in a culture medium in a laboratory. After a fertilised egg (zygote) undergoes embryo culture for 2–6 days, it is transferred by catheter into the uterus, with the intention of establishing a successful pregnancy.

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Earlier and later events nearby

1. 1859On the Origin of Species
2. 1916Easter Rising
3. 1944Normandy landings
4. 1978In vitro fertilisationThis page

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