Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) involves injecting the necessary male and female reproductive cells into a woman's fallopian tubes to initiate the formation of a human embryo. This method is employed by medical professionals to address infertility, which is when couples are unable to conceive naturally. In males, the germ cells are known as spermatozoa or sperm, while in females, they are called ova or eggs. Once a sperm fertilizes an egg within the fallopian tubes, the fertilized egg implants itself in the uterus, a hollow organ that supports and nourishes the developing embryo. The term "intrafallopian" refers to being "inside the fallopian tubes," with "intra" meaning "within" or "inside" in Latin. Consequently, the GIFT technique allows fertilization to occur inside the woman's body, unlike other methods such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), where eggs are fertilized outside the body. The word "gamete" originates from the Greek words "gamete," meaning "wife," and "gamein," meaning "to marry."
