• Question: can embryo transplant be done in a human being?

    Asked by abtb256 to Susan, Steven, Rose, Rita, Alex on 26 Jan 2017.
    • Photo: Rose Kigathi

      Rose Kigathi answered on 26 Jan 2017:


      “Embryo transplant” would mean removing an embryo from one person and putting it in another human being. This is not possible because the embryo attached to the mother via placenta and this will be completely damaged if the embryo is removed.

      However, the process of In Vitro Fertilization allows for egg and sperm to be fertilized outside the body. the fertilized egg is then implanted directly to the uterus so that it can attach. In this case, it is possible for women to carry someone elses baby.

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