Applications of biological techniques used in manipulation of the reproductive cycle
In the United States of America there are 6.2 million women that have difficulties in conceiving children1. Over the past decade there has been a 26% increase in reported incidences of infertility. There are several major causes of infertility in women; endometriosis, ovulation problems and female tube blockages 2 (www.babycentre.co.uk) but fewer in men, the main ones being male tube blockages and poor semen quality. 20-25% of instances of infertility are caused by either combined factors, or unexplained infertility3 .
Techniques which involve aiding conception are known as; assisted reproductive technology (ART), with the most renowned being in vitro fertilisation (IVF). IVF is defined as "infertility treatment that involves manipulation of both oocytes and sperm in a laboratory" 4.
As stated, technology is used to assist, or manipulate reproduction. IVF involves a number of complicated......
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