Assisted Reproductive Technology Rules, 2022 In India

Keshav Sethi, Sethi & Association

WHAT IS ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) refers to the use of medical procedures and techniques to aid in human conception. These technologies include in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT), and surrogacy. IVF involves combining eggs and sperm outside the body in a laboratory dish, and then transferring the resulting embryo(s) into the uterus. ICSI is a specialized form of IVF where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg. GIFT involves transferring eggs and sperm into the fallopian tube, while ZIFT involves transferring fertilized eggs into the fallopian tube. Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a pregnancy for another individual or couple, using either her own egg and sperm from the intended parents or donated egg and sperm.

These advanced reproductive technologies have revolutionized the field of fertility treatment, allowing many couples who were previously unable to conceive to have children.