
Opinion|Videos|November 1, 2024
Examining the History of IVF
Author(s)Lucy van de Wiel, PhD
Lucy van de Wiel, PhD, discusses how in vitro fertilization (IVF) has evolved since its first successful use in 1978, initially targeting women with blocked fallopian tubes but expanding to address various fertility issues, including male factor infertility, unexplained infertility and genetic disorders, while also becoming more accessible to diverse patient populations including same-sex couples and single individuals.
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