The Uses of Hormones to Treat Infertility (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Purpose of fertility drugs
Purpose of fertility drugs
Increase chance of pregnancy
Main hormones used to treat infertility
Main hormones used to treat infertility
FSH and LH
Role of FSH and LH in fertility treatment
Role of FSH and LH in fertility treatment
Stimulate maturation and release of egg
IVF stands for
IVF stands for
In Vitro Fertilisation
Hormones given to mother in IVF
Hormones given to mother in IVF
FSH and LH
Number of embryos inserted in IVF
Number of embryos inserted in IVF
One or two
Main benefit of IVF treatment
Main benefit of IVF treatment
Allows infertile couples to have a child
Success rate of IVF (%)
Success rate of IVF (%)
26%
Physical side effect of fertility hormones
Physical side effect of fertility hormones
May cause reactions like feeling sick
Risk of IVF with multiple births
Risk of IVF with multiple births
Risk to babies and mother