During in vitro fertilization<span> (</span>IVF<span>), eggs and sperm are brought together in a laboratory glass dish to allow the sperm to </span>fertilize<span> an egg. With </span>IVF<span>, you can use any combination of your own eggs and sperm and donor eggs and sperm. After </span>IVF<span>, one or more </span>fertilized<span> eggs are placed in the uterus .</span>