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			Concern Treatment Pregnancy Experiences Treatment The Doctor's Visit Personalised Treatment Female Treatments First Step Second Step Third Step ART at a Glance IVF ICSI GIFT Blastocyst Transfer Egg Donation Male Treatments Implications of Treatment Enhance Your Well-being Questions to Ask Your Doctor Treatment FAQ Devices for Administration of Medication		GIFT GIFT (Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer) begins with the same two steps as IVF: ovulation induction and egg retrieval. The difference is that the sperm and eggs are placed directly into the fallopian tube during laparoscopy, instead of fertilizing in the lab. If fertilization is successful, the egg travels to the uterus, just as in a natural cycle. The disadvantage of GIFT is that it must be performed under general anaesthesia. Among the reasons a patient might undergo GIFT are cervical problems or religious beliefs that prohibit fertilization outside the body.
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