One of the earliest sorts of fertility treatment is still popular today, more commonly known as GIFT, the proper term for it is Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer. Like one of its sister fertility treatments, In Vitro fertilization, Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer requires that the sperm and eggs are gathered up prior to the procedure. The soundest are taken, mixed together and placed in one of the fallopian tubes. Fertilization happens inside the body, just as it would have done had you not had medical treatment.

In situations where the infertility cannot be understood and it appears that the fallopian tubes are healthy and free from obstruction, Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer is frequently used. It is not just women who are assisted by Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer because men can be aided as well if they have a shown low number of sperm or poor sperm movement also called low motility. Frequently, to ensure that the man's sperm can fertilize the woman's eggs, In Vitro Fertilization is proposed as the first course of action. Once it has been proved that the man's sperm are healthy then Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer can be utilised instead of continuing the In Vitro fertilization treatment.

Before proceeding with Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer, you may be provided with a uterine dye test and a laparoscopy to check your fallopian tubes are healthy and clear. A laparoscope is like a small scope (only with a light) which is introduced into the woman's stomach, under anesthetic, enabling the fallopian tubes and womb to be examined. Up to the stage of egg [collection], Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer is exactly the same as for In Vitro Fertilization.

Men are asked to furnish a sperm sample on the same day that the eggs are collected and if donor sperm are being used - they are carefully thawed before being mixed with the collected eggs. Then the gathered up sperm is combined inside a catheter with one or two of the heartiest eggs. The doctor inserts the catheter to deposit the eggs at the end of one or both fallopian tubes, nearest the uterus. In order to ensure that the uterus is a healthy and stable surroundings for the eggs, the woman will be given some progesterone in one of its forms to line the womb during a rest period prior to leaving the clinic.

Although the success rate for Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer will differ from clinic to clinic, the amount of women becoming pregnant in any one cycle is anywhere from 25-30 percent. The more youthful the woman is, the better the chance of success is using Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer, just like many other aided fertility treatments.