Question

The technique of GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) is recommended for those females?
A. Who cannot produce an ovum
B. Who cannot retain foetus inside uterus
C. Who cervical canal is so narrow to allow passage for sperms
D. Who cannot provide suitable environment for fertilization

Answer 1

Hint: GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) is an assisted reproductive technology. Gamete intrafallopian transfer uses multiple eggs collected from the ovaries. Those collected eggs are placed into a thin flexible tube, which is called catheter, along with the sperm to be used.

Complete answer:
The technique called gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is a transfer of an ovum. This ovum is collected from a donor into the fallopian tube of another female, along with the man’s sperm.
The fallopian tubes in which the ovum is collected, stretch from the uterus to the ovaries, and are part of the female reproductive system. Fallopian tubes are also known as uterine tubes or salpinges (singular salpinx).
Cervical canal is the lowermost part of the uterus and consists of strong muscles. This is also known as the cervix. The cervix directs the sperm to the uterus as well as allowing the flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina. The process which is used, when the cervical canal is narrow, is known as Stenosis.
After the collection of ovum in the fallopian tubes, it takes four to six weeks to complete a cycle of GIFT. In ovaries, GIFT stimulates egg production. Initially the woman must take a fertility drug to stimulate egg production. After that females can provide the suitable environment for fertilization.

Thus, from the above discussion we can conclude that females having problems in producing female gametes are advised for GIFT. So, option ‘A’ is the correct answer.

Note: GIFT is used for infertile women. The females who are ovulating but have blocked fallopian tubes. Also, for those infertile couples, who wish to avoid fertilization outside of the human body.