lisääntymistekniikkaan

Lisääntymistekniikkaan, known in English as reproductive technology or assisted reproductive technology (ART), refers to a range of medical procedures used to help individuals or couples overcome infertility and achieve pregnancy. These techniques involve the manipulation of eggs, sperm, and embryos outside the body or through medical interventions to facilitate conception. The primary goal of reproductive technologies is to enable individuals who are unable to conceive naturally to have children.

Commonly known methods include in vitro fertilization (IVF), where eggs are retrieved from a woman and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory setting. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the woman's uterus. Another technique is intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), often used in conjunction with IVF, where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg. Other procedures involve ovulation induction using fertility medications to stimulate egg production, intrauterine insemination (IUI) where sperm is placed directly into the uterus, and sperm or egg donation for individuals or couples who cannot produce viable gametes.

Reproductive technologies are utilized for a variety of reasons, including infertility caused by blocked fallopian tubes, ovulatory disorders, male factor infertility, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, and genetic concerns. The development and advancement of these technologies have offered significant hope and opportunities for parenthood to many individuals and families worldwide. The processes often involve careful monitoring, hormonal treatments, and laboratory procedures, with success rates varying depending on factors such as age, the specific cause of infertility, and the clinic's expertise.