7.8 - **Higher Only** IVF and Assisted Reproductive Therapy (ART) Flashcards
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What are fertility drugs used for?
Fertility drugs are used to increase the chance of pregnancy.
Which hormones are primarily used in fertility treatments?
The main hormones used are FSH and LH because they stimulate the maturation and release of the egg.
What is the outcome of using fertility drugs?
The woman can then become pregnant normally.
What is clomiphene used for?
Clomiphene increases the amount of FSH and LH released from the hypothalamus, increasing the chance that a woman will ovulate.
What is In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)?
IVF is a treatment where the mother is given FSH and LH to encourage the release and maturation of eggs.
What happens to the eggs during IVF?
The eggs are extracted from the mother and fertilised in the lab using sperm.
What develops from the fertilised eggs in IVF?
The fertilised eggs develop into embryos, and then one or two are inserted in the uterus.
What is a benefit of fertility treatments?
Provides a way for an infertile couple to have a child.
What is a con of IVF?
It is emotionally stressful because it may not work - success rate for IVF is 26%.
What is another con of fertility treatments?
It can be expensive if the process needs to be repeated.
What physical stress can women experience from fertility drugs?
Women may have reactions to the hormones, such as feeling sick.
What is a risk associated with fertility treatments?
It can lead to multiple births, which may be unexpected and a risk to the babies and the mother.
