Assisted Reproductive Technology: Advancements and Hope for Families
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) represents a remarkable advancement in modern medicine, providing hope and solutions for individuals and couples struggling with infertility. Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse, affects millions worldwide, causing emotional and psychological stress. ART encompasses a variety of medical procedures designed to assist in conception, allowing families to achieve their dream of parenthood.
One of the most widely recognized ART procedures is in vitro fertilization (IVF). In IVF, eggs are retrieved from a woman’s ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory setting. Once the embryos develop, one or more are transferred to the uterus with the aim of achieving pregnancy. IVF has evolved significantly since its inception, with advancements in embryo culture, genetic testing, and cryopreservation improving success rates and reducing risks.
Another important ART technique is intracytoplasmic sperm…