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Compare GIFT with ICSI.
Differentiate between the following:
GIFT and ICSI
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis of Difference | GIFT | ICSI |
|---|---|---|
| Full form | Gamete intra-fallopian transfer | Intracytoplasmic sperm injection |
| Main procedure | An ovum from a donor is transferred into the recipient’s fallopian tube. | A sperm is injected directly into an ovum in the laboratory. |
| Where fertilisation occurs | In the recipient’s fallopian tube | In the laboratory, after sperm injection |
| What is transferred | An unfertilised gamete (ovum) | A resulting embryo is transferred to the female reproductive tract. |
| Common use | When the recipient cannot produce ova but can support fertilisation and development. | Often used when sperm-related difficulties make fertilisation challenging. |
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