Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is a form of assisted reproducti
on which may he used as an alternative to in-vitro fertilization (IVF)
in certain circumstances, It is undertaken as a single day-case episo
de and requires less embryological expertise than IVF, GIFT has been s
uccessfully carried out in a number of district general hospitals, The
details of the procedure as presently undertaken in Wigan are describ
ed.