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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical treatment in which an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, typically in a laboratory setting. The fertilized egg, or embryo, is then transferred to the woman's uterus with the goal of establishing a successful pregnancy.

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