Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer

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Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer

GIFT is an assisted reproductive procedure which involves removing a woman’s eggs, mixing them with sperm and immediately placing them into a fallopian tube. One of the main differences between this procedure and the in vitro fertilization (IVF) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) procedures is that the fertilization process takes place inside the fallopian tube rather than in a laboratory. However, healthy tubes are necessary for GIFT to work.

How is GIFT performed?

GIFT is an assisted reproductive procedure that involves the following:

A woman’s ovaries are stimulated with medications to increase the probability of producing multiple eggs.

Eggs are collected through an aspiration procedure.

The best quality eggs are immediately mixed with mobile sperm and placed in a special catheter.

The mixture of eggs and sperm are transferred to the woman through a laparoscopic procedure by placing a catheter in the fallopian tube and injecting the egg/sperm mixture.

The last step is to watch for early pregnancy symptoms. Your fertility specialist will probably use a blood test to determine if pregnancy has occurred.

How is GIFT performed?

GIFT is an assisted reproductive procedure that is a possible solution for any infertility problem except the following:

Tubal blockage

Significant tubal damage

An anatomic problem with the uterus, such as severe intrauterine adhesions.

In general, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is preferable for couples with male factor infertility.GIFT is commonly chosen by couples who have failed to conceive after trying at least one year and who have failed five to six cycles of ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination.