In vitro fertilisation

Built on

• Livestock embryo transferRecorded · 1951requires
• Fibre-optic endoscopeRecorded · 1957enables
• Medical ultrasoundRecorded · 1958enables

Led to

• Embryo genetic testingRecorded · 1990enables
• ICSIRecorded · 1992enables
• Mammal cloningRecorded · 1996enables
• Egg freezingRecorded · 2012enables
• Uterus-transplant birthRecorded · 2014enables
• Robotic IVF labsForecast · ~2028enables

Sources & evidence

• Additional source

Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.