Gamete intrafallopian transfer is a tool of assisted reproductive technology against infertility. Eggs are removed from a woman's ovaries, and placed in one of the Fallopian tubes, along with the man's sperm.

What is meant by gamete transfer?

Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT): A technique in which the male and female germ cells required to begin formation of a human embryo are injected into a woman's fallopian tubes of the female for fertilization. ... By contrast, in the technique of in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs are fertilized outside the body.

What is meant by gamete intra fallopian transfer?

Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is a three-step procedure that involves removing the eggs, combining them with sperm, and immediately placing them in the fallopian tubes, where the egg is fertilized. • The woman is given follicle-stimulating drugs to increase her chances of producing multiple eggs.