Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

in Vitro Fertilization

In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a breakthrough medical procedure that helps couples affected by infertility or other reproductive issues to conceive a child. It involves retrieving eggs from a woman’s ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory dish, before transferring the embryos into the woman’s womb.…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-5657 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a breakthrough medical procedure that helps couples affected by infertility or other reproductive issues to conceive a child. It involves retrieving eggs from a woman’s ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory dish, before transferring the embryos into the woman’s womb. By doing so, IVF eliminates any issues with the fertilization process and increases the chances of successful conception. IVF is particularly useful for couples when more traditional methods of conception, like inter-uterine insemination (IUI) or timed intercourse, have been unsuccessful. Additionally, IVF offers a safe and effective way for couples to store extra embryos for later use, in case of a future miscarriage or if the couple would like to have more children. Thanks to IVF, thousands of couples have been able to realize their dream of having a family.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Embryology (ISSN 3070-5657).

Journal editorial board
Kei-ichiro Ishiguro · Japan Colin Ockleford · United Kingdom Thimios Mitsiadis · Switzerland

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