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Short answer: In vitro fertilization (IVF) fertilizes an egg with sperm outside the body. The ovaries are stimulated to produce several eggs, which are collected in a minor procedure and combined with sperm in the lab, sometimes by injecting a single sperm into the egg.

Embryos are grown for a few days, and one or more are transferred to the uterus. The first IVF baby, Louise Brown, was born on July 25, 1978, and more than 10 million babies have since been born through IVF. The footage shows microscope views of eggs, sperm and early embryos.

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  1. IVF fertilizes eggs in the lab.

    DD-320-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Outside the body)

  2. Ovaries are stimulated.

    DD-320-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Stimulation)

Video transcript: Synthetic Conception: In IVF, an Egg Is Fertilized in a Lab Dish

Did you know, in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a process where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, typically in a laboratory. The process begins with stimulating a woman's ovaries to produce multiple eggs, which are then retrieved surgically. The eggs are combined with sperm in a petri dish to facilitate fertilization. Once fertilized, embryos are monitored for a few days, and one or more healthy embryos are selected for transfer back into the woman's uterus, where they may implant and develop into a pregnancy. IVF is a common treatment for infertility and has helped millions of people conceive. NOW YOU KNOW!

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In IVF, an egg is fertilized in a lab dish. Millions of babies have been born through IVF since 1978.

  1. Exhibit A

    Outside the body

    IVF fertilizes eggs in the lab.

  2. Exhibit B

    Stimulation

    Ovaries are stimulated.

  3. Exhibit C

    Transfer

    Embryos are transferred to the uterus.

  4. Exhibit D

    First baby

    Louise Brown was born in 1978.

  5. Exhibit E

    Millions

    Millions have been born via IVF.

Questions people ask about Synthetic Conception

What does in vitro mean?

Latin.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Outside the body) · Wikipedia: In vitro fertilisation

When was the first IVF baby born?

Louise Brown.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Stimulation) · Wikipedia: In vitro fertilisation

Where are embryos transferred?

After a few days.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Transfer) · Wikipedia: In vitro fertilisation

What is done to the ovaries first?

To make several eggs.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (First baby) · Wikipedia: Louise Brown

Roughly how many IVF babies?

Worldwide.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Millions) · Wikipedia: In vitro fertilisation

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  1. What does in vitro mean?

    1. In glass
    2. In body
    3. In water
    4. In time
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    Answer: A. In glass Latin. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Outside the body) · Wikipedia: In vitro fertilisation

  2. When was the first IVF baby born?

    1. 1978
    2. 1958
    3. 1998
    4. 2008
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    Answer: A. 1978 Louise Brown. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Stimulation) · Wikipedia: In vitro fertilisation

  3. Where are embryos transferred?

    1. The uterus
    2. The stomach
    3. The lungs
    4. The ovary
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    Answer: A. The uterus After a few days. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Transfer) · Wikipedia: In vitro fertilisation

  4. What is done to the ovaries first?

    1. Stimulation
    2. Removal
    3. Freezing
    4. Nothing
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    Answer: A. Stimulation To make several eggs. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (First baby) · Wikipedia: Louise Brown

  5. Roughly how many IVF babies?

    1. Over 10 million
    2. About 1,000
    3. About 100
    4. None
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    Answer: A. Over 10 million Worldwide. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Millions) · Wikipedia: In vitro fertilisation

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Easterling, Marcus. "Synthetic Conception." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-320, last updated Sep 9, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/synthetic-conception/

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