Assisted Reproductive Technology

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) encompasses a variety of medical procedures designed to help individuals and couples conceive when faced with infertility. Key techniques include In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), where eggs are fertilized with sperm in a lab and transferred to the uterus; Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), which involves injecting a single sperm directly into an egg; and oocyte or embryo cryopreservation for future use. ART also includes sperm and egg donation, as well as gestational surrogacy. These procedures can be emotionally and physically demanding but offer hope to many seeking to build their families.