ZIFT, short for Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer, is a technique used to address infertility by placing an egg fertilized outside the body into a woman's reproductive system. This method is designed to help couples who face challenges in conceiving naturally. The process involves collecting both the egg and the sperm, which are then combined in a petri dish—a versatile glass or plastic container with a lid. If fertilization occurs successfully, doctors transfer the resulting zygote into a fallopian tube. From there, natural processes take over as the zygote travels to the uterus for further development.A zygote is the initial cell formed when the sperm and egg merge. It eventually develops into an embryo, a cluster of cells that initially lack distinct human characteristics. Approximately seven or eight weeks later, the embryo starts to display identifiable features like a mouth and ears, and is then referred to as a fetus. The term "zygote" originates from the Greek word "zygon," meaning "yoke." "Intrafallopian" describes something located within the fallopian tubes, with "intra" being a Latin term for "within" or "inside." Therefore, "zygote intrafallopian transfer" describes the procedure of moving a zygote into a fallopian tube.
