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First live birth using Fertilo procedure that matures eggs outside the body


Gameto Announces World’s First Live Birth Using Fertilo Procedure that Matures Eggs Outside the Body

NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gameto, a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing treatment option in women's health, announced today the world’s first live human birth using Fertilo, an ovarian support cell (OSC) technology that matures eggs outside the body. “By overcoming the major challenges of conventional IVF, such as long treatment cycles, significant side effects, and the emotional and physical strain, Fertilo provides a potentially faster, safer, and more accessible solution for families. Recently, the company announced a strategic partnership with IVFAustralia, a leading IVF clinic chain and part of the Virtus Health group, one of the top five global providers of assisted reproductive services.

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