loftmeðferðar

Loftmeðferðar, also known as assisted reproductive technology (ART), is a group of medical procedures used to treat infertility. These treatments involve handling eggs and sperm or embryos outside of the body. The most common and widely recognized form of loftmeðferðar is in vitro fertilization (IVF), where eggs are retrieved from a woman's ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryo(s) are then transferred to the uterus.

Other types of loftmeðferðar exist to address specific infertility challenges. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is often used in conjunction with IVF when there are male factor infertility issues; a single sperm is injected directly into an egg. Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) are less common ART procedures where eggs and sperm (GIFT) or fertilized eggs (ZIFT) are transferred into the fallopian tubes.

Loftmeðferðar can involve a variety of techniques, including ovulation induction with medication, surgical sperm retrieval, and embryo cryopreservation (freezing) for future use. The success rates of loftmeðferðar vary depending on factors such as the age of the individuals undergoing treatment, the cause of infertility, and the specific clinic. These procedures are typically carried out by fertility specialists in specialized clinics and can be emotionally and financially demanding for patients. Loftmeðferðar has enabled many individuals and couples to achieve pregnancy when natural conception is not possible.