Assisted Reproductive Technology

Facts for Prelims (FFP)

 

Source: TH

 Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested a report from the Punjab government regarding the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment of aged women by violating the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021

 

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a term that refers to medical procedures that are primarily used to address infertility. ART procedures involve handling eggs or embryos and can include: In vitro fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, Cryopreservation of gametes or embryos, and Fertility medication