Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University New York, NY, USA.
Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2006 Dec;2(4):355-64. doi: 10.2147/tcrm.2006.2.4.355.
In vitro fertilization, popularly referred to as IVF, has captured the attention of the public since its sensational introduction in 1978. Today assisted reproductive technology is available throughout most of the civilized world, and the practice is largely different from that used during the early days. Refinements in laboratory technology and clinical practice have allowed IVF to evolve into a medical procedure that is efficient, safe, readily accessible, and relatively affordable. More than 2 million IVF children have been born to date, and it is likely that continued enhancements will widen its appeal and applicability.
体外受精，俗称 IVF，自 1978 年轰动问世以来，一直备受公众关注。如今，辅助生殖技术在大多数文明世界都已普及，而且其实施方法与早期相比已有很大不同。实验室技术和临床实践的改进使 IVF 发展成为一种高效、安全、易于获得且相对负担得起的医疗程序。迄今为止，已经有超过 200 万的 IVF 婴儿诞生，而且随着技术的不断改进，它的吸引力和适用性可能会进一步扩大。
