Historical stages of development of methods of the assisted reproductive technologies based on fertilisation in vitro

Abstract

This article is devoted, in the first place, to the history of in vitro fertilization method (IVF). The main phase of initiation and further perfection of IVF are elucidated. Correlations of the development knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynecology, endocrinology, pharmacology are revealed. In a chronological order the main achievements of such reproduction medicine sections as embryology with cryopreservation and PGD analysis, functional diagnostics with ultrasonography are recited. Further practical and scientific perspectives of the artificial reproductive technology's method are determined. Special attention attends to the IVF history in Russia and ART problem's condition at present.