Fertility Industry Knowledge Base
Structured knowledge for industry professionals, partner organizations and informed readers across the global fertility industry.
What is IVF?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technique in which an egg and sperm are combined outside the body to form an embryo that is then transferred into the uterus.
What is ICSI?
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a laboratory technique in which a single sperm is injected directly into an oocyte.
PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR — what is the difference?
PGT is preimplantation genetic testing. The A, M and SR variants target aneuploidy, monogenic disorders and structural rearrangements respectively.
The role of the embryology lab in IVF
The embryology lab is the technical core of an IVF cycle, responsible for fertilization, culture, grading and cryopreservation.
Why do fertility clinics need international cooperation?
Cross-border patient demand, technology exchange and regulatory differences are driving fertility clinics toward international cooperation networks.
What does "WFA member institution" mean?
A WFA member is an institution admitted by WFA that participates in association exchange and cooperation. Membership is organized into several tiers.