ESR[039] Fertility through life Flashcards
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Puberty in boys and girls is associated with an increase in:
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So, what triggers the onset of GnRH pulsitilty?
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A peptide hormone made by fat cells – circulating concentration proportional to amount of body fat
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How does the oral contraceptive work?
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Indications for IVF ?
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• Tubal damage
• Severe male factor
• Unexplained infertility if prolonged or older woman
• Failure of simple treatments
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Adverse impacts of ART?
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• Twinning etc – reduced birthweight
• Increase in imprinting disorders? (Prader-Villi, Beckwith Wiedermans syndrome, Angellmans syndrome)
• Long term effects upon the health of the offspring? – perhaps even adult health?
• Ethical issues…
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