In the article “In Vitro Fertilization”, produced by the Mayo Clinic Foundation (MFMER) presents the definition of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), why it is used, and the risks involved with the procedure. MFMER starts with defining IVF as "a procedure used to treat fertility problems and assist with the conception of a child. During in vitro fertilization, mature eggs are retrieved from your ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab. Then the fertilized egg (embryo) or eggs are implanted in your uterus. One cycle of in vitro fertilization takes about two weeks." The article then displays the main reasons as to why a female might need to use IVF, what risks there might be, the damages that might result from the procedure, and then a detailed description of IVF preparation, process, and post procedure protocol. The MFMER main purpose is to provide unbiased information about In Vitro Fertilization in order to help women/couples make an educated decision about IVF. The primary audience of this article would be infertile couples/women who are considering IVF as an opportunity to conceive a biological child of their own.
Mayo Clinic Staff. “In Vitro Fertilization.” Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2013).Web. 10 February 2013.
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