Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: In Vitro Fertilization, IVF, fusion, sperm, egg, oocyte, semen sample, fertilization, insemination, artificial conditions, embryos, resultant cell cleaves, zygote

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 24, 2020

Fusion of Sperm and Egg

The obtained oocyte and the prepared semen sample are placed in a dish to enable fertilization under artificial conditions (insemination). This happens at the end of 14- 26 hours after insemination.

Many embryos are allowed to develop. If fertilization occurs, the resultant cell (zygote) cleaves to form two, four and eight cells over several days.

Published on May 06, 2014
Last Updated on Feb 24, 2020

Comments

ThomasGray Wednesday, June 27, 2012

IVF treatments are boon for medical science for the infertile men and women. It offers more chances for getting pregnant with the help of clinical treatments. IVF treatments are getting popularity day by day as in the starting people were not aware about IVF treatments but now sterile couple are showing interest in in-vitro fertilization.

MatthiasGo Monday, September 26, 2011

In the past decade, individuals have decried the concept of â€œdesigner babiesâ€ - using genetic manipulation to create kids to parentsâ€™ specifications. Critics are slamming the practice for making humans a commodity like a steak, though there are several practical applications involved such as staying away from horrible genetic disorders. Source for this article: Trend of designer babies still alive and well

Rithi Monday, September 19, 2011

I had one female child 5 yrs old. Second time I wish to conceive twin male babies. Is there any possibility to conceive twin male babies. Please suggest and assist me if there is any way.

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