Question

A childless couple can be assisted to have a child through a technique called GIFT. The full form of this technique is
A. Gamete inseminated fallopian transfer
B. Gamete intrafallopian transfer
C. Gamete internal fertilization and transfer
D. Germ cell internal fallopian transfer

Answer 1

GIFT is the technique used for the transfer of gametes in the fallopian tube. It stands for the gamete intrafallopian transfer. It is performed only when the patient has a normal fallopian tube. This technique allows the eggs to develop into a natural environment and reach to the uterus for the implantation as in normal pregnancy.

Complete answer:
GIFT stands for gamete intrafallopian transfer. This technique was started in the 1980s to pregnancies. It is a process of in-vitro fertilization. In this technique male gamete and female gamete are put together into the fallopian tube for fusion. Sperm and egg are placed via catheter directly into the woman’s fallopian tube. It is the assisted reproductive technology. These procedures are performed in the laboratories. This procedure of fertilization actually takes place in the body rather than in a petri dish. GIFT requires surgical procedure. In case there is an abnormality in the fallopian tube this procedure cannot be used. It is also used in the case of mild male infertility, as long as the sperm is capable of fertilizing an egg. In case a woman is not able to produce eggs then eggs can be taken from the donor. Women above the age of 35 or having menopause do not have viable eggs.

Note: ZIFT is similar to this technique. ZIFT stands for zygote intrafallopian transfer. In ZIFT eggs are placed in the fallopian tubes rather than directly into the uterus. It also requires a surgical method. These both are modified versions of IVF. They both are fast and efficient techniques in order to give birth to the child. In traditional IVF embryos are observed and raised in a laboratory for 3 to 5 days.