Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube, specifically in the ampulla region, which is the section of the fallopian tube near the ovary where the egg and sperm meet. After ovulation, the egg travels into the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by sperm that have traveled up through the reproductive tract. Once fertilization occurs, the fertilized egg (zygote) moves down the fallopian tube toward the uterus for implantation
. In summary:
- Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tube, near the ovary (ampulla region).
- The sperm meets and penetrates the egg here.
- The fertilized egg then travels to the uterus to implant and develop into an embryo
This is the typical site for natural fertilization, while in assisted reproductive technologies like IVF, fertilization occurs outside the body in a lab
