Reproductive technology
Reproductive Technology
Reproductive technology (pronunciation: /rɪˌprɒdʌkˈtɪv tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/) refers to the use of various medical techniques to enhance fertility and increase the chances of conception.
Etymology
The term "reproductive technology" is derived from the English words "reproductive", meaning related to the process of reproduction, and "technology", referring to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
Types of Reproductive Technology
There are several types of reproductive technology, including:
- In vitro fertilization (IVF): This is a process where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body in a laboratory dish. The fertilized egg (embryo) is then transferred to the woman's uterus.
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI): This is a procedure in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg to achieve fertilization. It is used in cases of severe male infertility.
- Artificial insemination: This is a procedure where sperm is directly inserted into a woman's cervix, fallopian tubes, or uterus to make her pregnant.
- Surrogacy: This is an arrangement where a woman agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child for another person or couple who will become the child's parent(s) after birth.
- Egg donation: This is a process where a woman donates her eggs to be used in another woman's IVF treatment.
Related Terms
- Fertility: The natural capability to produce offspring.
- Infertility: The inability to conceive a child after a year of regular unprotected intercourse.
- Assisted reproductive technology: Any technology used to achieve pregnancy in procedures such as fertility medication, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization and surrogacy.
- Embryo transfer: The step in the process of assisted reproduction in which embryos are placed into the uterus of a female with the intent to establish a pregnancy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reproductive technology
- Wikipedia's article - Reproductive technology
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