what is ivf

Reciprocal IVF is a type of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in which one partner provides the eggs and the other partner carries the pregnancy. The eggs are fertilized with donor sperm in a laboratory to create embryos, and an embryo is then transferred to the uterus of the partner who will carry the pregnancy. This approach allows both partners to participate in different biological stages of family building. The partner providing the eggs has a genetic connection to the child, while the partner carrying the pregnancy experiences pregnancy and birth. Reciprocal IVF is also known as shared motherhood IVF, co-IVF, partner-assisted IVF, or ROPA (Reception of Oocytes from Partner) in some countries and clinics.