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Infertility Treatments > ART > GIFT GIFT and ZIFTGIFT (Gamete IntraFallopian Transfer) and ZIFT (Zygote IntraFallopian Transfer) are additional Assisted Reproductive Technology procedures. Offering IVF, GIFT, ZIFT, ICSI, assisted hatching, and embryo cryopreservation allow us to offer treatment alternatives to every couple that will specifically address their problem(s) and offer them an optimal chance of success. (GIFT and ZIFT are identical to IVF in both the hormones and protocols utilized to induce multiple eggs to develop, and in the hormones used following the procedure. For that reason, ovulation induction and post procedure treatment are not recounted here - that information is available in the IVF description.) GIFT GIFT is a method of assisted reproduction in which the man's sperm and the woman's egg are placed in the fallopian tubes. GIFT mimics the natural process in many ways. The sperm and eggs are placed in the fallopian tube(s) where fertilization occurs as it does in natural reproduction. Embryo development follows and the embryo travels to the uterus by natural processes. GIFT is one alternative for those couples with religious constraints on IVF. Women with at least one normal fallopian tube and a normal uterus, and at least one functioning ovary are candidates for this procedure. Couples whose impaired fertility is due to unexplained infertility, endometriosis, cervical factors, sperm problems, or immunologic factors are all candidates for GIFT. Because of the fact that the gametes are being placed into the fallopian tubes, GIFT does require a laparoscopy. Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure performed on an outpatient basis. Depending on individual circumstances, laparoscopy for GIFT can be performed either under general anesthesia or under sedation with local anesthesia. A telescope-like instrument is inserted into the abdominal cavity just under the navel. Two other very small incisions (3mm) are made to allow introduction of the instruments necessary for aspirating the eggs and transferring the eggs and sperm into the fallopian tube. The contents of each follicle are aspirated and transferred to the ART laboratory. Once an egg is identified, it is placed into a special culture medium until all of the eggs have been evaluated. The sperm have already been isolated from the remainder of the ejaculate. A given number of eggs (usually two or three) and an appropriate number of sperm are loaded into a small catheter. The catheter is then handed back to the surgeon who gently inserts it into the fallopian tube and deposits the eggs and sperm. The sperm and eggs do not meet until they are inserted into the fallopian tube. Costs We strongly encourage you to contact your business office representative to discuss your particular situation and insurance coverage in detail. They will help you determine what costs your insurance may cover, and for what charges you will be responsible, prior to initiating your procedure. © 2005 Jarrett Fertility Group |
