Question

Kavita and her husband are unable to produce a child. Suggest three methods to help them conceive. Explain them. [3]

Answer 1

The following assisted reproductive technologies (ART) can be used to help them:

i) Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer (ZIFT): In this method, the zygote or early embryos (with upto 8 blastomeres) is transferred into the fallopian tube. [1]

ii) Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer (GIFT): In this case, an ovum is collected from a donor and transfered into the fallopian tube of another female who cannot produce one. [1]

iii) Intra Uterine Transfer (IUT): Embryos with more than
8 blastomeres are transfered into the uterus to complete its further development. [1]