What is a Test Tube Baby?

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo

What is IVF?

IVF Means Invitro Fertilization or ‘in Glass Fertilization’

In IVF, fertilization of female egg and male sperm is done artificially in a glass tube

Baby produced through IVF is called Test tube baby

Fertilization of male and female gametes happens in oviducts(fallopian tubes)

In some females, the fallopian tubes are blocked.

So, normal fertilization is not possible

In this case, IVF is done for fertilization

Eggs are removed from ovary of females
Sperms are taken from husband
Sperms are mixed with eggs in a glass dish(test tube)
When eggs are fertilized and embryos are formed
These embryos are placed in women’s uterus
After some times. these embryos are developed into foetus which later develop into baby

Note:

Baby formed through such method of In-vitro fertilization are called test tube babies

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Another term for in vitro fertilisation.