In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a one assisted reproductive technology (ART) commonly referred to as IVF. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the process of fertilization by manually combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish, and then transferring the embryo to the uterus. Other forms of ART include gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT).