“Or did they fertilize her ova, and then freeze the embryos? (It’s always more than one.)”
A fertilized egg can be frozen for later implantation.
There is a difference between fertilization and conception. Scientists say half of fertilized eggs are lost. Conception happens when the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus, as in the Biblical language “the woman conceived.”
Many of us do not agree with the definition quoted if the implication is that life begins at some point after fertilization (such as at implantation, etc.). Opinions vary of course but for those trying to understand the primary reason for opposition to IVF, that’s it. That is, more embryos are created than used and of the ones used, many are killed off through “selective reduction”.
A fertilized egg can be frozen for later implantation. There is a difference between fertilization and conception. Scientists say half of fertilized eggs are lost. Conception happens when the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus, as in the Biblical language “the woman conceived.”
Why are you lecturing me? Was there anything in my - albeit terse - post to indicate that I am an ignorant dunderhead in need of correction?
But perhaps you wished merely to expand upon my statements, for the benefit of less-knowledgeable FReepers.
In any event:
The term conception commonly refers to "the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both"
- Merriam-Webster
One issue I'd like to point out - excuse me if you already knew this; I'm addressing the other FReepers out there who might not know - is that the IVF technicians, as a matter of course, always deliberately produce more embryos than they intend to use / implant. Due to the hormonal "fertility treatments." a woman might produce TEN to TWENTY OVA at once. Of the 10-20 resultant embryos, only the "best" 1-2 are then implanted into the woman (the goal is to minimize the risk of multiple pregnancies while maximizing the chances of a successful implantation). The other "sub-optimal" embryos are then discarded.
Yes, that's Eugenics!
Of course, if the woman has checked the corresponding box on the consent form, those supernumerary embryos might be diverted to other purposes - e.g., scientific research, fulfilling the needs of women incapable of producing ova, "helping" gay men, or making novelty paperweights.
Regards,
That is inaccurate. The terms fertilization and conception are used interchangeably in the scientific community. Fertilization and conception are recognized as the same thing. A human person is conceived at fertilization.
What is conception and when does it happen? (Medical News Today)