Fertilisation

It was in the year of 1827 when scientist first discovered that the female body contains what is called today eggs. Back then, medicine called them ova based on its Latin name. However, it took scientists nearly sixteen years to discover that conception occurs through the connection of sperm from the male reproductive system with an egg from the female reproductive system. From this significant discovery in 1827, reproductive medicine slowly began developing step-by-step with each year adding…

What is IVF and How is it Effective Today? In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a controversial topic going on in the United States today. The Mayo Clinic describes the process by saying, “IVF is a complex series of procedures used to treat fertility or genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child.” Dr. Silber says, “Our IVF pregnancy rate is over 50% per attempt, regardless of diagnosis, and we accept all of the most difficult cases.” That shows that over half of the procedures done…

2.1. Artificial Insemination (AI) : Development of techniques for successful. .freezing of spermatozoa has progressively evolved over the. . Past 60 years (Kucuk et al., 2014). At the starting of 20th century Ivanov started studying on artificial insemination (AI) of sheep’s, where Ivanov’s .studies on extenders and reproduction resulted in the development and the practical application of AI in farm animals, reviewed by (Bohlooli et al., 2012). AI provides. .many advantages to farmers and…

Parthenogenesis The concept of “virgin birth”, as the name parthenogenesis directly translates, is not one of recent design. The entirety of the Judeo-Christian world is struck with the emphasis on Jesus Christ’s mother, Mary, and her birth without relation. This, however, was seen to be a (highly debated) miracle, without chance of recurrence, until now. Until the 20th century, it was thought that animals needed sex to reproduce, but in recent years, it has been made clear that even vertebrae…

Ethical Examination Overall, there is divergence in the opinions of the public, researchers, and politicians in regards to the ethics of embryonic stem cell research and the responsibility of policies in setting restrictions for what is legal and what is funded in this research. As already stated in this paper, the debate does not simple end with a simple explanation. Within the two sides of this debate there are six different ethical positions that are generally recognized. One, all utilization…

Economic success plays a huge role in society for this generation. Reproduction may contribute to the hindering of everyones economical status. While there are always risks, economic status and better care contribute highly to the success rate of In Vitro Fertilization. Therefore education on proper care for the body is important. The lack of knowledge in the younger generation on taking care of their body can affect infertility in the long run. In- Vitro Fertilization (IVF) may be an option for…

Hannah O’Dea Professor Hunter English 110 12/19/14 Should the line be drawn when it comes to genetically designed babies? “Designer baby” is a term that describes genetically altering a baby’s traits to change unfavorable traits to favorable.This process is aided by in vitro fertilization (IVF), and Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Although this process is relatively new, it has gotten international attention and is the cause for great controversy. Designing babies could potentially…

The name of our skeletal disorder/ disease that we chose is called Polydactyly. Also known as hyperdactyly and polydactylism, Polydactyly is a medial term used to describe the unusual condition of extra fingers and extra toes. Polydactyly is a deformity in which the hand has one or more extra fingers in any of three places of the hand: • On the small finger side—most common (ulnar) • On the thumb side, also called thumb duplication—less common (radial) • In the middle of the hand—least…

Yes, you read that right. Now, you are probably running through in your mind all the possible ways that would be able to happen. Maybe you think that there is some kind of cheap trick employed here whereby it was originally a person born as a female who has retained their female reproductive organs. Well, you would be wrong. Mindblown? Here are three reasons why men will be able to get pregnant very soon. Advanced Surgery Makes It Possible for Men to Be Pregnant Advanced medical procedures…

Infertility is a condition in which a person is not able to reproduce by natural means after 12 months (or longer) of unprotected sexual intercourse on a regular basis. If a woman is older than age 35, infertility is defined as not being able to reproduce in such a situation after six months. Infertility may describe both a woman who is unable to conceive as well as a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. Infertility in males may be due to issues including a low sperm count,…