NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
A married couple is seeking medical help for infertility. Clinical evaluation reveals that the female partner produces healthy, viable ova, but both of her fallopian tubes are completely blocked. The male partner has normal sperm count and motility. Which of the following Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) would be the most appropriate solution for this couple?
Options
- AGamete Intra Fallopian Transfer (GIFT)
- BZygote Intra Fallopian Transfer (ZIFT)
- CIn vitro fertilization (IVF) followed by Intra Uterine Transfer (IUT)
- DArtificial Insemination (AI)
Correct answer
C. In vitro fertilization (IVF) followed by Intra Uterine Transfer (IUT)
Step-by-step solution
The female partner has completely blocked fallopian tubes, which prevents the natural meeting of sperm and ovum, making in vivo fertilization impossible. Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer (GIFT) and Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer (ZIFT) require at least one functional fallopian tube for the transfer of gametes or zygotes, so they are not suitable in this case. Artificial Insemination (AI) introduces sperm into the uterus or vagina, but the blocked tubes will still prevent the sperm from reaching the ovum. In vitro f