
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and how does it work? ivf-photo What is IVF In vitro fertilization (IVF) means ‘fertilization in glass’ giving us the familiar term ‘test tube baby’. During the IVF process, eggs are removed from the ovaries and fertilized with sperm in the laboratory. The fertilized egg (embryo) is later placed in the woman’s womb.