Can the fertilized ovum be placed into cervix?

The fertilized ovum, also known as the zygote, cannot be placed into the cervix for further development. The cervix is the narrow opening at the lower end of the uterus that connects to the vagina. While sperm travel through the cervix to reach the uterus during fertilization, the fertilized ovum needs to implant into the uterine lining (endometrium) to begin embryonic development.

Here's an overview of the process of fertilization and implantation:

1. Fertilization: During sexual intercourse, sperm cells are ejaculated into the vagina. These sperm cells travel through the cervix and into the fallopian tubes, where they may encounter an egg that has been released from the ovary during ovulation. If a sperm cell successfully penetrates and fertilizes the egg, a zygote is formed.

2. Cleavage: The zygote undergoes a series of cell divisions called cleavage as it travels through the fallopian tube toward the uterus. This process results in the formation of a hollow ball of cells known as the blastocyst.

3. Implantation: The blastocyst continues its journey to the uterus, where it needs to successfully implant into the uterine lining to establish a pregnancy. The outer layer of the blastocyst, called the trophoblast, attaches to the endometrium and begins to invade the uterine wall.

4. Placental development: Once implanted, the trophoblast develops into the placenta, which connects the developing embryo to the mother's bloodstream. The placenta provides oxygen, nutrients, and removes waste products from the embryo.

Therefore, placing the fertilized ovum directly into the cervix is not a viable method for achieving pregnancy. The cervix lacks the necessary conditions for implantation and nurturing the developing embryo. The fertilized ovum needs to undergo the natural process of traveling through the fallopian tubes and implanting into the uterine lining for successful pregnancy.