What is the difference between IVF and test tube baby

In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is the most common and effective type of assisted reproductive technology to help women become pregnant.

Fast facts about in-vitro fertilization (IVF)

In-vitro fertilization (IVF) can help achieve pregnancy when other treatments have not worked. The process involves fertilizing an egg outside the body, and implanting it to continue the pregnancy.

Overview

IVF involves fertilizing the egg in a laboratory dish.

In a normal pregnancy, a male sperm penetrates a woman's egg and fertilizes it inside her body after ovulation, when a mature egg has been released from the ovaries.

The fertilized egg then attaches itself to the wall of the uterus, or womb, and begins developing into a baby. This is known as natural conception as explained by Dr Rama Sofat(IVF Expert).

However, if natural or unassisted conception is not possible, fertility treatment is an option.

There is no difference between IVF and test tube baby. The term test tube baby is a non-medical term used decades ago while referring to IVF or In-Vitro Fertilisation. The term test tube baby came into being because of the general idea that an embryo is formed in a test tube instead of the woman’s fallopian tube. In fact, the egg and the sperm are fertilised in a petri dish and hence, in-vitro, meaning within the glass culture dish as opposed to in-vivo, which means inside the living body.

There are many test tube baby centres in India which send out a wrong message to people who do not know the difference between IVF and test tube baby. But Dr Rama Sofat provides best world class treatment and bring smiles to childless couples.